Located in Ruskin, this aparthotel is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Showtown Bar & Grill and Rivers Edge Bar and Grill. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Ruskin Family Drive-In - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Tampa Bay - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Apollo Beach Dog Park - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 34 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - 9 min drive
Beanie's Sports Bar - 10 min drive
Riverside Golf Course Community - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining on 13 Nov 2026 start from £252, 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.
Is Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining located?
Nestled on the beach, this Ruskin aparthotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay! You can see and hear the dolphins from the room. There was a bathtub in the room for my kids, two pools, a hot tub in short walking distance, a nice balcony to sit and watch dolphins from. The AC worked great, lots of towels and blankets, a refrigerator, microwave, Very secure neighborhood, we felt very safe. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Florida!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Patricia J.
2 Aug 2026
Make sure you look for bugs, I had a few little black bugs on my towels and on my bed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback. The home is professionally treated for pests each month as part of our regular preventative maintenance. Because this is a shared-unit property near the beach, occasional insects can still make their way indoors despite routine treatment.
We were not made aware of this concern during your stay. Had you contacted us, we would have gladly arranged an additional spot treatment so the issue could be addressed promptly.
We always encourage guests to let us know about anything that needs attention while they are in the home so our team has the opportunity to help.
It was a beautiful place to stay for the very reasonable price. I really enjoyed watching the dolphins play every day just outside our door. The host was easy to get ahold of. It was overall a very nice stay!
I enjoyed the view. Booking went well. The condo was very dirty!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the view and that your stay went smoothly.
We were, however, surprised by the comment regarding cleanliness. We reviewed all communication during your stay and did not see any concerns raised about the condition of the home. In addition, our pre-arrival inspection photos show the condo was cleaned and prepared to our standards prior to your check-in.
If anything had been brought to our attention during your stay, we would have acted quickly to address it. We are always available to ensure our guests are comfortable and that any concerns are resolved in real time.
We appreciate your feedback and will continue working with our team to maintain a clean and well-prepared home for future guests.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ricardo
1 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. Will definitely stay there again.
As always, very satisfied This is my 4th time staying here and we'll be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear that you were very satisfied with your recent stay at Little Harbor Gem and that this was your fourth visit. It truly means a lot to us that you continue to choose our property, and we are delighted to know that you plan to return again.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Dana W.
16 Sept 2026
Disliked: Listing accuracy
My husband and I went for honeymoon and was on a tight budget however, when we read the reviews and the description of the place, it was very welcoming and warming. However, it was not as described. We didn’t get our check-in code until we called and asked for it even though she said she sent it but when she said she’ll send it again it wasn’t forwarded it was just sent as we are trying to get into our room. We are in this dark gray gloomy hallway that looks like from a terror movie and in the room a few doors down was screaming and yelling that went on for quite a bit. However, we still weren’t gonna let that mess up our weekend. Everyone has a bad day when we finally got into our room. The smell was very musty. It is an older building so we ignored that as well and just turned on the air and open the door to air out the place then we checked out the beds. One of the beds had hair on the sheets. The other one looked fine. The first initial appearance of the room was nothing like the pictures. It’s a typical hotel room but with used furniture. It had a brand new coffee maker and toaster but not a Keurig. It also has 2 complete sets of dishware in the limited space. The top of the toilet seat was dirty even though
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
We are sorry your honeymoon stay did not meet your expectations. Our records show that the door code was sent at 2:00 p.m. on the day of arrival, as stated in our check-in process, though we regret the difficulty you experienced locating it. The property is accurately listed and photographed as a motel-style room in an older building. We take reports of cleanliness and disruptive noise seriously, but no concerns were brought to our attention during your stay. Had we known, our team would have promptly investigated and worked to address them. We wish you both the best as you begin married life together.
I booked this property with kids and dogs when I booked and filtered only pet friendly places and was kicked out mid stay because with kids and dogs and no where to go. they said I didn’t say we had dogs when I specifically booked with dogs,
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. We are sorry for the frustration this situation caused.
To clarify, while the home is pet-friendly, all pets must be included in the reservation at the time of booking so they can be properly approved and the required pet fees applied. This is outlined in both the listing and the rental agreement that is agreed to at the time of booking. The pets brought to the property were not listed on the reservation, so they had not been vetted, paid for, or approved in advance.
We also want to clarify that you were not asked to leave mid-stay. You requested an extension, and we let you know we could not approve additional nights due to the unregistered pets.
We do feel it is important to note that your review focuses solely on the fact that we upheld the rental agreement and pet policies, rather than the quality of the home itself. During your stay, you requested multiple extensions, which were granted (before we knew about the unapproved pets) because the property continued to meet your needs.
We understand traveling with children and pets can be stressful, but these policies are in place to protect the home and ensure fairness for all guests.
Everything was great.....our time here was too short. The manitees and dolphins right outside our door was a plus. This was our second visit and was very enjoyable. We will be back!
We booked here on a last minute getaway for us. Was a fluke find, but decided to book as it seemed to have everything we were looking for. We are SO glad we did! This was awesome! Location and facilities were wonderful! Condo was clean
We were pleasantly surprised at the accommodations, resort amenities, and available activities. My feedback for what would’ve been better would be to have the common areas (halls, stairwells, outdoor areas) cleaned more frequently, allow for early checkin/late checkout, and have change machines available for laundry, etc
Everything about Harbor Inn was great. It is quiet and clean in a good location with activities to do in the area. Finding the place was not eaay. We got, what seemed liked, two addresses and were not sure where to go. After we figured it put, all was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Anita
22 Feb 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The grounds were kept up nicely and other buildings were in beautiful condition. However, the building in which we stayed was old and not well maintained. The unit we used was adequate but was not what I consider a vacation experience, especially with its cost.
Community and restaurants are very cute here. The room and building was nice but not as updated as I had hoped and as it seems in the pics. A bit rundown is all. Unlike others who reviewed, I did not see any bugs at all, hallways were clean, room was clean and all items were available as noted on the listing. Enjoyed the stay especially because it was only for a few days.
Property was great, room was disgusting.
Very dirty. Owner should be ashamed of herself.
Will go to Property again, but thru private owner we met that seems to care about the room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback, John. As soon as you shared your concerns, our team was on-site the same day to address the issues and improve the property to your satisfaction. While, as a management company, we have limited control over the unit's contents, we did everything we could to make your stay more enjoyable. We truly care about the properties we manage, the homeowners we represent, and the guests we serve.
This place was quiet and cozy for me and my family! It’s just like a hotel set up! Wish I could have cooked some food for my kids but that’s the only downfall! It has security and a bunch of amenities! A pool tennis a playground etc! 3 restaurants near by that we didn’t visit because we were out and exploring most of the time!
There are amazing food trucks right down the street and a coffee food truck too that was great!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2024
Kayce, thank you for booking with us and leaving us a review! We are happy to hear that you had a great stay and enjoyed the amenities offered! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!