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Walk to beach and resort amenities at Little Harbor!

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Living level balcony overlooking canal leading to bay
Entrance to Little Harbor Resort Community
Middle townhouse is unit (front view)
Living room area with fold out queen sleeper and lounge sofa
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Popular LocationTampa Bay7 min drive
  • Popular LocationE.G. Simmons Regional Park8 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)45 min drive
  • Popular LocationVinoy Park46 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

Second bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half bath on living level behind kitchen

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Second bedroom bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to beach and resort amenities at Little Harbor!

Quiet beach resort community located in the heart of Ruskin, Florida, off of Tampa Bay! It is within an easy drive to Tampa, Clearwater,/St. Petersburg, Sarasota or neighboring Apollo Beach (for manatee viewing) and only 45 minutes from Tampa airport. Community amenities (all within walking distance): workout gym with machines and free weights, private beach 4-5 minute walk, 2 marinas, fishing pier, heated pools with hot tubs, tennis and pickle ball courts, shuffle board/bocci ball and corn hole, playground and restaurants: Tiki Bar, Hooks for casual dining, and Sunset Grill for a spectacular dinner view of the sunset over the gulf or cruise ship departures. There is a dock nearby the townhouse for launching canoe or kayak into the canal leading to the bay. This is the ideal setting for those wishing to combine the relaxation of quiet beach time with any nearby tourist attractions. The private beach is particularly suited to children, as there are gentle lapping waves and plenty of sand! Beach lounge chairs/umbrella are available for daily rental of $5/each at the beach. Alternatively, there are chairs and umbrella in the rental unit for your use. Little Harbor resort is frequently chosen as a venue for weddings and 'Everything Ruskin' would be a perfect location for wedding guests. Security info: Entrance to townhouse is monitored via video surveillance and community entrance has security guard after 9 PM. In full disclosure-there are two full flights of stairs in the townhouse: one from the ground level to the living level, the second from the living level to the sleeping level. Additionally, no postal service delivery on site is available to guests.

Property manager

Jeanette

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Limited to 2 children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking inside or on balconies is not allowed
To reduce potential hazards, Please...no firearms, illicit drugs, burning of candles/ incense, or BBQ grills.
Please, no outdoor shoes in the unit (remove at the base of entry stairs) and no beach towels or beachwear hanging from front balconies.
@checkout-put dishes into washer, dirty towels into laundry baskets, and remove all trash and food from unit. $25 will be retained if trash is left

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Ruskin

This vacation home is located in Ruskin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while MacDill Air Force Base and Salvador Dali Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tropicana Field or East Bay Raceway Park.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 7 min drive
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 8 min drive
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 42 min drive
  • Tropicana Field - 44 min drive
  • Vinoy Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - 16 min drive
  • The Patio and Tiki Bar at Little Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Lazy Gator - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
We enjoyed our stay. Jeanette was gracious host & communicated with us easily. The home was very clean & we enjoyed the view on the back deck.
Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Comfortable but too many stairs for older folks. This property had everything you have at home or would need plus some. Weather was incredibly hot but can't control that. Only thing missing was an iron and ironing board.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing!
We were looking for a warm, relaxing place to stay for the month of March and Everything Ruskin did not disappoint! The townhome was immaculate and was perfectly described in the listing. I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
We enjoyed our stay here. The property was very clean, and we enjoyed being able to walk to the beach and pool and restaurants. We enjoyed dinner at Sunset Grill on the water one evening and it was delicious. We also enjoyed cooking at the townhouse and eating dinner and breakfast on the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Very well equipped kitchen for those that enjoy cooking. Mattress in master bedroom very comfortable.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeanette

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I am semi-retired and I would love to travel and see the world, but that's not an option for me now. The next best thing is to meet people from different parts of the country/world and be able to interact with them as host at 'Everything Ruskin".

Why they chose this property

As a frequent visitor to Ruskin while my parents were snowbirds, I watched as the Little Harbor Resort complex was being built in 2005/6. I took note of the solid (concrete) construction of the townhouses along Bahia Beach Blvd and all of the upgrades in the new townhouses which, when new started at a half a million. I always dreamed of occupying/owning one ever since. In Feb 2018, I was fortunate to rent one for a month and fell in love with the sunrise over the canal from the master bed room! (fantastic!). So, I took the plunge and purchased this townhouse unfurnished. I've been busy ever since furnishing it and getting it ready to offer as a vacation rental. I hope I've thought of every necessity for your comfort.

What makes this property unique

In preparing my home for guests, I was wondering where the town of Ruskin got its name, so I did some research. What I found was that the name originates with an Englishman, John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900). He was a true Renaissance man: English art critic and patron of the Victorian era, poet, artist and a prominent social thinker and philanthropist. ... In all of his work the connections between nature, art and society were obvious. Thus, in preparing my vacation home, I've included reading material on John Ruskin, as well as his artwork and quotes through out the home for your enjoyment.
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