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Tampa Bay Area Getaway

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn with palm trees.
A residential house with a garage, a driveway, and a parked truck.
A house with a covered patio area, a white exterior, and a visible garage door.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table set for four, and a potted plant.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe with a sliding door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • On-site fitness center
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Master Beedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Cypress Golf Club and Sun City Center Community Tennis are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tampa Bay and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. Consider Showtown Bar & Grill for a night out or Manatee Viewing Center if you're traveling with kids. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 34 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 42 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 49 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tampa Bay Area Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Tampa Bay Area Getaway?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tampa Bay Area Getaway on Oct 27, 2026 start from $213, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tampa Bay Area Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tampa Bay Area Getaway?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tampa Bay Area Getaway located?

This family-friendly Ruskin vacation home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ruskin Family Drive-In and Apollo Beach Dog Park. Tampa Bay and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Owners we a pleasure to deal with .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place quiet neighborhood

Will visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location

Clean, convenient, and the hosts were always available.
Stayed 60 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It’s was a very pleasant stay!!!

Thanks again the home was amazing and my kids love the game room!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay n Ruskin, Florida

Beautiful house, terrific location…Posted pictures are an accurate representation of the property….Host Arianna very responsive to emails…We truly hope to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2025
It was great hosting you hope to see you again when you are in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The house was great for our family. Our kids especially liked the game room! We would happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and clean

All the amenities of home! Very comfortable and clean home. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2025
Thank you Monique, we enjoyed your company and hope to serve you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They are the best and always leave extras such as sodas and waters. It is a very comfortable family friendly environment. We will be back@
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to all of my inquiries and special requests. The host provided clear guidelines for checking in and out and house rules. There were no surprises.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Camp Meeting 2025

It was like being at our own home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Great overall from the house to the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host, great place!

Very organized, very clean. Hosts were great, thorough communicators. Well stocked with all the essentials
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another nice stay..

This is the second tine we have stayed at this location in the last 6 months. It was just as comfortable and clean as the first time. We look forward to returning in the fall.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
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Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Just what we needed

The house was quiet, super clean and comfortable. It has everything needed for a relaxing stay. The back yard needs a little work because there is no actual grass but all in all the house is amazing. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home

We were looking for a place to stay close to family in the area. This home was a wonderful choice. The property was very clean, Arianne was extremely responsive and easy to deal with, she quickly addressed all questions/concerns we had prior to our stay. Overall it was a great choice for our visit, and we hope to stay there again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and nicely furnished

Probably one of the cleanest houses we've stayed in. Property owner was very responsive. Easy to get to restaurants and groceries. Door Dash delivers here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

The home was everything we wanted. Very clean. Our host was very responsive with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to stay!

My family had a wonderful time at this property for two weeks. Our host was very thoughtful in trying to meet our needs for our stay by leaving games for our kids, and even leaving food and toys for our cat! Owner is quick and responsive as well. The home itself is beautiful as well and very comfortably set up for everyone. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March 24-29 stay

We had a wonderful visit. The house was immaculately clean. The cupboards were labeled to make it easy to find things. I loved relaxing on the screened in porch. Quiet neighborhood and close to many parks and the beach. I would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice neighborhood

Nice neighborhood. Great games room for kids, plus games inside. Kitchen well equipped for cooking and baking. Tons if closet space. Close to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our time

This house is beautiful the owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for my picky Mom!

I brought my Mom to a music festival in the area. She is very picky about cleanliness and, well….everything lol! She absolutely loved staying in this house! It was perfect for our needs! The host made communication easy and the check-in process couldn’t be easier for two older ladies. We will definitely stay here again if we get back down that way!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2025
It was great hosting you hope to see you again when you are in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

our stay in Ruskin FL

Updated 3-2 home in Ruskin FL. Plenty of amenities. Not too bad to get to from Interstate 75. Quite a bit of construction going on in the area. All of the home functions worked well and we had no problems. We would stay there again if we are in that area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you for allowing me to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5/5 Stars – A Perfect Home Away From Home!

We chose this property for its convenient location near Moffitt Ruskin, but we’ll be returning for so much more—the beautiful accommodations and the incredibly kind, accommodating hosts. The home’s layout was ideal, with spacious rooms that allowed me to move comfortably using my walker after surgery. The beds were wonderfully cozy, ensuring restful nights, and the neighborhood was peaceful and friendly, making us feel safe and right at home. This was more than just a rental—it was a welcoming retreat during a challenging time. We highly recommend staying here and look forward to returning!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
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