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Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Watch the sunset over Tampa Bay in this beautiful Apollo Beach paradise home, where you can relax by the pool or bring your boat to tie up at the floating dock. Enjoy fishing from the dock or exploring nearby kayak and canoe trails just minutes away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

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About this property

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

Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis

SUMMARY:
Florida privacy at its best on main San Juan salt water canal in Apollo Beach with < 10 min boat ride to Tampa Bay! Watch the birds, dolphins, manatees, and fish jumping while relaxing in the pool at this beautiful paradise home.

Bring your boat (tie to the floating dock) or fish from the dock. Property situated in a great flats fishing location. Apollo Beach/Natural Preserve location offers the most beautiful view of the sunsets in Tampa Bay. <60 min drive to many great Florida beaches.

BOOKING/PRICING (varies as follows based on number of guest and bedroom/bath access):
Poperty Booking/Nightly rates- To make our property more affordable for just 2 guests our pricing is as follows:
- $249/night base price booking includes no more than two guests (preferred).
- additional $50/night ($299/night) booking includes no more than 3-4 guests with providing bedding for sofa bed.

PLEASE do not expect to disregard this policy and show up with more guests than booked or allowed (maximum 4) or with small children (< 13 yrs of age) as we do monitor incoming and outgoing traffic. Failure to follow these occupancy rules will result in immediate booking cancellation per cancellation policy

NOTE: Months of January through March for 2022 are only available for long term 2-3 month Snowbird rental. Please inquire with your request prior booking.

THE SPACE:
Beautiful private view of the water with lots of bird and marine wildlife with great fishing off the dock or in the local flats via boat/kayak/canoe. Quick boat/kayak/canoe access to Tampa Bay and beautiful kayak/canoe mangrove trails < 5 minutes from dropping in a our dock. Located on a quite private cul de sac with awesome friendly neighbors.

AREA OVERVIEW:
Apollo Beach is a very friendly waterfront community. Circles restaurant has live music Thursday through Sunday. Apollo Beach Park/Natural Preserve has free parking and is open from dusk to dawn (Tampa Bays most beautiful sunsets).

Beaches:
We will provide all the beach gear (beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella, and cooler) you need for visits to the many local beaches:
Apollo Beach/Nature Preserve only 2 miles away (< 5 min. drive or < 30 min. walk)
Little Harbor Resort Beach only 8.7 miles away (< 15 min. drive)
Anna Maria Island/Beach only 34 miles away (< 45 min. drive)
Treasure Island only 43 miles and St Pete Beach only 39 miles away (< 50 min. drive)
Clear Water Beach only 41 miles away (50 min drive)
Siesta Key only 53 miles away (< 1 hr drive)

Local Tourist Attractions:
Manatee Viewing Center only 2 miles away
Downtown Tampa 20-25 minutes away (Riverwalk, Florida Aquarium, Zoo, Straz Performing Arts Center, Amelie Arena, and historic Ybor City is close by (<20 min. drive)
The Dali Museum only 39 miles away (45
Fort Desota Park, Museum, Beach only 41 miles away (45 min. drive)
Ringling Museum only 36 miles away (45 min. drive)
Walt Disney World Resorts only 77 miles away (1 hr 20 min. drive)
Universal Studios only 88 miles away (1 hr 40 min. drive)

Other local attractions:
Downtown St. Petersburg, Sunken Gardens, Wikki Watchee Springs Water Park, Dinosaur World, Lego Land, Rainbow River State Park, Sea World, Ruskin Drive-In Theater, Local boat rentals, and many golf courses as well as a Top Golf located close by in Brandon FL.

Pet Fee: small dogs only (ideally < 30 lbs). $175 per pet (no more then one dog). This money is paid on agreement to our cleaning service.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking, $250 fee will be applied if occurs

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

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

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please wash all dishes or cookware you decide to use while staying at the property No glass allowed on outside patio/lanai/dock, plastic cups provided
Guests who take out Kayaks must wear a life jacket, must know how to swim, must be 18 yrs of age or older, do so at their own risk
4 guest max (additional fees apply for more than 2 guests). Must confirm. Failure to follow these rules will result is forfeiting security deposit.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small dogs (30 lbs or less) only, no cats, $75 fee

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Home is not suitable for children less than 13 yrs

Events

No events allowed
No parties. If occurs guests will be removed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, $250 fee will be applied if occurs

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
Note from host: No parties. If occurs guests will be removed
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis Apollo Beach
Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Port of Tampa and Cypress Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Tampa Riverwalk and Westfield Brandon. Check out an event or a game at Benchmark International Arena, and consider making time for Florida Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 25 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Port of Tampa - 26 min drive - 29.9 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 38 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 35 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis have a pool?

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

Is Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Now, Affordable Waterfront Oasis located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Apollo Beach Dog Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tampa Bay. Manatee Viewing Center is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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