Salt Life Cottage U420 - Little Harbor Beach Resort Tampa Bay

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A wooden dock extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.
A paved pathway flanked by palm trees and various tropical plants, leading to a building.
A circular pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.
A covered outdoor seating area with rows of chairs and tables, a wooden structure with a metal roof, and a counter with a sign.
A beachside building with a covered seating area, palm trees, and a sandy foreground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, E.G. Simmons Regional Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Ruskin

Ruskin is home to this condo. 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 happening at Tropicana Field or Sun City Center Community Tennis.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 13 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Golf Course Community - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Life Cottage U420 - Little Harbor Beach Resort Tampa Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Salt Life Cottage U420 - Little Harbor Beach Resort Tampa Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salt Life Cottage U420 - Little Harbor Beach Resort Tampa Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salt Life Cottage U420 - Little Harbor Beach Resort Tampa Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salt Life Cottage U420 - Little Harbor Beach Resort Tampa Bay located?

Situated in Ruskin, this condo building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

lovely townhouse and wonderful community. We especially appreciated the fact that there were 2 restaurants on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. comfy beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay.

It was a nice condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The townhouse was just as described. Perfect for an extended stay. We were able to cook and spread out which you need to do for a five week stay. We used the beach, pool and game room as well as watching manatees from the upstairs balcony. We visited both restaurants conveniently located there. I look forward to the next visit already.
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

Our stay was great and enjoyed the area and townhouse. It was just as described and instructions and check-in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing days

Quiet house, condominium with lots of infrastructure. Close to markets, outlet malls, beach and the view from the pool is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Roomy condo convenient to beaches and great food. Lots of great restaurants within 15 minutes of the condo. Love the decks. Also liked that we were able to use the private garage for our vehicle and bikes. Little Harbor is a great place to bring your bike. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you, we truly appreciate you taking the time to review your stay. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed it! We look forward to having you back! Regards, Mark & Carmen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Stay

Very cozy and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Pool was great and the food at Sunset Grill was awesome. Had the Ribeye and some happy hour shots. We were able to walk to the amenities since the condo was so close. Management and maintenance are super great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great amenities and beach

Property was fine for 4 adults and 3 kids, we only stayed 2 nights- the beach was amazing, spent all day there. Only issue was that we were told the pool was open until 10pm but it was closed at 5:30/6pm (dusk), so we had some pretty upset kids there wasn’t much else to do at night there. Closest entertainment was 30 min away; so I wouldn’t stay in Ruskin again with small kids. The house was nice enough, but be prepared to bring toilet paper/paper towel/condiments etc (as it stated in the ad).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Hi Megan, thank you for your feedback. Yes, the hours changed when dusk changed to 5:45pm. During summer the pools stay open longer because the sun doesn't set till 8:45pm. It's an issue with lighting and also the nats that fly around after it's dark. Because the pool is so close to the canal. It's no longer enjoyable nor safe to be out there. The onsite entertainment is not for all. truly depends on your own preferences and needs. We highly recommend asking questions in advance or doing some research on what is onsite, what to expect etc. We have families that come here year after year. All of the following is in our community, only a 3 minute drive... fishing, kayaking, jet skiing, paddle boards, marina with charters, bocce ball court, tennis courts, pickleball court, two pools and hot tub, basketball court, fitness center, private beach, playground, picnic areas, two restaurants and live music daily by the beach bar. Weather is a factor on how much you can enjoy during your stay. But you are correct, there is also more entertainment outside of our community. 15 - 1 hour away. You have everything from waterparks, stadiums, theme parks, major beaches, popular landmarks and so much more. We hope to host you again! - Carmen
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The property is not as described or reflective of the pictures provided. The furniture is in terrible condition (had to cover with extra sheets to feel comfortable to sit on); mattress covers and pillows had terrible stains; dirty carpets; the entire place was not clean (could not walk across the tile floor without getting socks filthy); arrived to find dirty wet towels in the washing machine (cleaners did come pick up after requested); everything was sticky; not well maintained. Property is described as "Master bedroom includes private bath & waterfront balcony, 2nd bedroom has private bath & community-view balcony" the property only has 1.5 bathrooms. No sure how this place received 5 stars. In hind sight we should have left as soon as we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect Beach Community Condo

Great location with pool, beach, and restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pools and hot tub were shut down.

Both pools and hot tub were really dirty and shut down by the health department our second day there so we couldn’t use them at all. The beach was alright, but a little small, especially when no one could use the pools. Our condo was fine, but definitely need to stop at the store to get supplies as they don’t stick much at all. We didn’t even have all the supplies they listed. Overall, we had a good time but we’re really disappointed with the pool situation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway for small group

Clean and modest condo. Nice view of the water to watch the manatees. Would recommend to those traveling to Ruskin.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Check in

It was hard checking into the condo, the owner didn’t know the combination number 5 different times! Plus, there was a fuse blow & property management never called us back to tell us where the box was hidden! Thank god a neighbor informed us where it was located!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Needs upgrading

First the carpet needs cleaning very badly, the coffee pot was very old school. Who uses filters anymore? And really 4 washcloths for a month? Needs new sheets, won’t stay on. No vacum cleaner or anything to clean floors(a month we were there) curtain rods to outside door were broken and we bought new rods . Bathrooms smelled of mold! And all the steps we won’t mention! The location is wonderful, with everything you need. The whole place needs an upgrade! But we will never book here again!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Trip

First outing with our three girls under three. Property was clean and as advertised. Stairs were very inviting to our middle one as a play area. Pools were good and beach area very calm and shallow. Had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property was perfectly clean, and fully equipped great location

Great location to relax !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fair stay.

Lovely area , would prefer if sheets fit beds so in middlebof night having to get up to remake it , bottom sheet always came off because to big. Only 2 wash clothes and towels are very thin and dingy..a few more plates and glasses would of helped. For the price a little sparse. Could use more chairs for balconys.. Privacy issues with noise at 1:00 in the morning on other belcony next to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Highly reccomend

Everything was better than expected. Small problem with ac unit after arriving which was quickly dealt with managers of property. Repairs were made with no other issues. Family very much enjoyed our stay. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great time

We enjoyed the pools and beach. The water was smooth so it was a great place for the family to try kayaking and paddle boarding. Condo was clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christmas 2017

Really nice unit with plenty of space for a small family . Beds were very comfortable shower had good pressure. Unit very clean and well kept. Loved all the decks . Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you again and hope to have you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

We have a wonderful time. It is a calm place and close to beautiful beaches. The pool is amazing. We did not have any issues with renting. It was comfortable and clean. Our dogs also enjoyed. I recommend it to other families. Thank you Carmen! You are awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay, please come back and see us :)
Archival

8/10 Good

We had a great vacation!

We enjoyed our stay! The place was lovely, minor things that need to be fixed but the manager was accessible at all times and was very responsive to our needs! I would recommend the unit to anyone! The neighbors were very friendly and the area is very clean. I would definitely go back and rent here. Thank you Carmen for making sure our stay was pleasant!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So glad we were able to make your stay memorable. We look forward to hosting you again in the future :) We just took over this unit as you know, we are New Management. I assure you that under our management our policy is to perform preventative maintenance to keep these units at 100% for our guests! The drain in the upstairs bath, has been taken care of btw! I really did appreciate you making a note of that. Well, I know you said you would love to come back, so we hope to see you again! Take care Mrs. Cruz! Thank you for your review!
Archival

8/10 Good

Good condo.

The restaurants near the condo have very good seafood . water sports are available . Condo is clean, full kitchen. we did see condo security. A few not so good AC stopped working one evening the Manager suggested one idea it did not work and he is not available after 9pm so we had to go without AC difficult night to sleep. He did get it fixed the next morning .the beds described were not correct. no queen size.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Dawn Garcia Thank you for your review I am glad to hear that you like to home and our Resort Community Answer about the beds in the unit The beds described in our advertising are 1 queen size bed in the master bedroom and Bedroom # 2 have two twin size beds. and the living room have one queen size sofa bed. We know in fact that our description are correct. There have not been any changes of beds in this unit.. - In regards to that the air condition stopped to work one evening, unfortunately we don't have 24 hours service. other than an emergency line open 24 hours for our guests. Our local manager and our service people are only available from 7 am to 9 PM and as you said our manager fixed your air condition in the morning. We are really sorry for the inconvenience . Visit America T G & V S, Inc. Property Management Chris & Yvonne
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