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Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c!

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A wicker bench under a covered area with a view of a water body and greenery.
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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white tablecloth, and a potted plant.
A living room with a television mounted on the wall, a cabinet, a floor lamp, and a small table.
A light blue house with a yellow and green striped awning, two yellow chairs, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Situated along the water, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 5 guests. It includes 1 bicycle for exploring the area and offers access to golf nearby. Enjoy birdwatching, hiking, and kayaking while taking in the water views from the deck and patio. This pet-friendly property is near Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and Ruskin Family Drive-In.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Tampa Bay
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Raymond James Stadium
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

one

Bathtub or shower

two

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c!

4 night minimum. Cute, quaint, 1950's waterfront fishing cottage for rent. Kayaker heaven! Fully furnished 2 BR, 2 Bath, pine ceilings, luxury vinyl plank floors throughout, ceiling fans, decorated by motion picture decorator, recently remodeled. New mini-split 4 head HVAC system. Instant hot water. New metal roof. Canal front/waterfront 4 houses from Ruskin Inlet, 2 blocks to the Little Manatee River by water, which is a designated "Outstanding Florida Water". Dolphin and manatees often seen in canal. COWBOY POOL! Manatee viewing center nearby. Less than 10 minutes to Tampa Bay by water. Canoe, 4 kayaks, 14' electric jon boat, provided n/c as available. See/fish the pristine estuaries of Tampa Bay. Dock your boat on the sea wall. Much golfing available nearby. Dogs-$50/per additional fee, professional grooming required prior to arrival. EV charging additional fee. Nearby to Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, Palmetto, Bradenton, Brandon, Tampa. There could be a Key Lime pie in your future! I doubt there's anything in your kitchen that's not here! Usually have fresh herbs, tomatoes. Very well equipped. Weber Geneisis 7 burner propane grill on site, smoker also available. 250 lb ice machine accessable. Several working class rental homes on street leading to the cottage. Never a problem. Maximum 6 people on property, please. Last photo is a manatee in the canal at dock. Active biting insect prevention in use. 420 tolerant. NOT child proof, unprotected water nearby. Please- no children under 8 years. CIA trained personal chef available on request.
This is old Florida, not to be recreated.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Professional grooming and nail clipping required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Pack your toothbrush Write in the guest book please Have safe travels!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you wish to have doors/windows open, please turn a/c to "off".
Quiet time after 10:00pm. No more than 6 total persons on property at one time. Unregistered guests must depart at “quiet time”.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1920877vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Showtown Bar & Grill and Rivers Edge Bar and Grill. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Tampa Bay - 37 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Benchmark International Arena - 38 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 38 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 46 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 30 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic fishing cabin with free kayaks/boats!Close to beach! Dock your boat n/c! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Fred Moyse

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Karen and Fred are long time workers in the motion picture industry of Florida.

Why they chose this property

1950's fishing cottage. Pine ceilings, porcelain steel kitchen sink base. Casement windows. Fresh herbs usually. Quiet, clean, laid back.

What makes this property unique

Dolphin and manatees often seen in the canal. Short distance to the Ruskin Inlet, which is open to the Little Manatee River and pristine waters including mangrove tunnels. Inshore fishing, bird watching including an established osprey nest very close to the back yard. Orchids and bamboo outside of the bedroom windows. Canoe, kayaks, Kayaks available n/c . POOL-10' "cowboy pool" with salt water sand filter, dual jet.
Close to beaches of Apollo Beach and Bahia Beach. (1.4 miles). Manatee viewing center, beaches nearby. More than complete kitchen. Back yard common use area with owner for boat and maintenance purposes.

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