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Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife!

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Property grounds
Inlet view from dock
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, E.G. Simmons Regional Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife!

Escape to this serene, modern luxury waterfront home in Ruskin, Florida—just 8 minutes from beautiful beaches! Nestled on a peaceful inlet connecting to the Little Manatee River and Tampa Bay, this spacious property offers direct water access and unforgettable wildlife encounters right from your private dock. Watch playful dolphins, gentle manatees, stingrays, and a variety of birds in their natural habitat—perfect for nature lovers and relaxing getaways.

Step out to the expansive covered lanai with stunning canal views, where you can unwind around the cozy fire pit, fire up the BBQ grill, or relax in the gazebo by the water's edge after a day of adventure.

Inside, enjoy an open and inviting layout with tasteful, contemporary decor. The home features modern stainless steel appliances in the fully equipped kitchen, premium comfortable furniture, cozy bedrooms for restful nights, and a welcoming living area ideal for gathering with family or friends.

Key Highlights:

Private dock for fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in the views (bring your own rods—fishing license required for ages 16+; details at myfwc.com)

Guests enjoy complimentary use of two on-site kayaks, one single (250 lbs capacity) and one double (475 lbs capacity). Life jackets are provided. For insurance purposes, all guests must sign a liability waiver prior to use.

Prime location for exploring nearby beaches and attractions:
- Tampa Bay including Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Zoo, Bontanical Gardens...
- Sarasota: The Ringling Museum, Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park, Jungle Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens...
- St Pete: St. Pete Pier, Madeira Beach, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Clear Water, Fort De Soto, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Honeymoon Island State Park..

This is your idyllic waterfront retreat for making lasting memories!

House Rules & Notes:
No smoking inside the home (outdoor smoking allowed with doors/windows closed).
Only registered guests and personal luggage permitted inside.
Please keep outdoor equipment under the covered patio via side gates.
Certain closets and cabinets are private and off-limits.
For your safety, the property has exterior security cameras monitoring the driveway, entrance, backyard, and dock.

Echo tour or charter fishing is available just a couple doors away, Reel Simple Fishing Adventures! The captain can pick up the tour guests from our dock.

We can't wait to welcome you to this special slice of Florida paradise!

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No undeclare guest staying overnight.
No loud music at anytime
No eating or drinking in bedrooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3306874vb
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

About the area

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sun City Center Community Tennis, or consider a night out at North Shore Aquatic Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife!?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife! on 4 Aug, 2026 start from S$327, 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 at Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Waterfront Oasis • Kayaks + Dock + Wildlife! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park, Ruskin Family Drive-In and E.G. Simmons Regional Park. Tampa Bay and Apollo Beach Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home and everything was as described. Check in and out were easy. The location was convenient to Sarasota and Tampa.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! I’m glad the home met your expectation and I’m also happy the location worked well for your plans and made it convenient to explore both Sarasota and Tampa. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive and helpful. Property was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words Justin! I’m so glad you enjoyed the property and that I could help make your stay a great one. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil was fantastic. The house was wonderful. Easy to get access when we checked in. Plenty of space and amenities. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2026
Thanks for the great review, Nikki! I’m happy to hear everything worked smoothly for check-in and that you enjoyed the space and amenities. I’d love to host you again whenever you’re back in the area. Neil
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very comfortable with nice amenities. Great communications with Neil as airlines delayed us an entire day. Nice high end kitchen appliances. Conveniently located for fishing excursions out of Ruskin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m glad you found the home comfortable and well-equipped, and that the kitchen and amenities helped make your stay enjoyable. I know the airline delay was frustrating, so I was happy to help make your arrival as smooth as possible. I’m also glad the location worked well for your fishing excursions out of Ruskin. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conan F.

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

Great 4 day stay

Great property. Very well maintained and comfortable. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for recommending us—your kind words mean a lot! We're thrilled you found the property well-maintained and comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting your family, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime you're in the area again. Safe travels, and hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tucker S.

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

Convenient to everything

Easy access, comfortable, big rooms, open, fun to fish in the backyard
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2025
It's our great pleasure hosting your family. Thank you for staying with us and top notch review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed the house very much. It was a shorty drive to St. Pete and Clearwater for beaches and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review—we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the house and found the location so convenient for those quick drives to St. Pete and Clearwater's amazing beaches and activities. Those sugar-white sands and emerald waters are hard to beat, and it's wonderful knowing the spot made exploring easy for you. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back next time you're craving some Gulf Coast sunshine! Safe travels, and feel free to reach out anytime. Neil
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

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

Great get away

The place was spotless and communication was great. We loved the layout and decor. The large screened in porch was great for coffee and watching the river. It felt like we were at home on vacation instead of a hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that. It’s wonderful to know the lanai was a highlight for your coffee mornings by the river—what a perfect way to start the day! We strive to create that "home away from home" feeling, so it’s incredibly rewarding to hear it felt that way for you. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime—please don’t hesitate to reach out for your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Workers paradise

Great place , very clean and updated.Stayed for a few nights while working nearby.Easy communication with host. Would definitely stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Thank you Thomas for being great guest and review. You are welcome back anytime! Neil
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

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

Beautiful Property

Peaceful and quiet neighborhood. If you’re looking for a relaxing place to stay this beautiful home is perfect. Not far from sights to see and great restaurants as well. Our host responded in a timely manner to all of our questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2025
Thank you for staying with us and excellent review. It was our pleasure hosting your party. Hope to see you in near future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely house in a wonderful location, quiet and peaceful. We didn’t see any Manatees but the fish were jumping and there are plenty of egrets and herons! The house is clean, well-equipped and all appliances seem very new. Everything you would want is nearby from restaurants to groceries to recreation. Host Neil’s instructions were detailed and clear. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the house and the peaceful location. It’s great that you were able to experience some of the local wildlife — the egrets, herons, and jumping fish can be quite a show, even when the manatees decide to stay hidden. The manatees can be a bit elusive—often what you’ll notice first are small swirls in the water or large shadows moving below the surface. They’re usually easier to spot on sunny days when the light helps reveal them. I’m happy to hear the home and instructions helped make your stay comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime—hopefully next time the manatees will make an appearance!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great Stay!

Very nice and clean property. Neil was great and was constantly in contact with us to ensure all was good. We are here for business frequently and will look to stay here again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2023
Thank you Chris for your nice review. We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Clean & Family Friendly!

This was a great home away from home for our first trip to FL! Very clean and kid friendly. So much space in the master bedroom/bath, living room and kitchen/dining area. Neil was very responsive and a great host! We would gladly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2024
Wow, thank you Jessi for the amazing review! We are very grateful and would love to host your family again! Thanks for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Excellent

We loved staying here! The host (Neil) was very kind and accommodating! I recommend this property highly! If you're in the area consider this property. You wont regret it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2024
It’s our pleasure hosting you and your wife. Welcome back anytime pastor Mark.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great As Alway's

Once again, a great stay. This is our go to when we are in town and that is quite often as we have a lot of business here. Neil is great to deal with and is always very attentive to every need.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Glad to have repeated guests. You're welcome back anytime Chris!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil was great with communication
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad I could help make your stay smooth and easy. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renée D.

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

Lovely home

Neil's Ruskin home is lovely. The beds and seating are comfortable and the kitchen was well-equipped. We enjoyed taking the kayaks out (after signing a waiver). We would return.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2025
Thank you Renee so much for the wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time and the kayaks. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You could not find nicer host that communicates quickly and efficiently. The house itself is exactly as pictured but even nicer. The kitchen seats many and has wonderful appliances. The surroundings are so peaceful and let you enjoy the quiet of water, sun, and flowers. There is plenty of closets and cabinets to put all your personal belongings away with ample seatingThe screamed in porch is amazing with a great view of the setting sun. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review—it truly made my day! 😊 I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the house, the kitchen, the peaceful surroundings, and the lanai with those beautiful sunsets. It was a pleasure hosting you, and your kind words about the communication and the space mean a lot to me. We'd love to welcome you back next year—please reach out whenever you're ready to plan your return! Wishing you a wonderful start to 2026 filled with joy, adventure, and great memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Weekend Getaway

Perfect, checked all the boxes. Spacious, clean, with all amenities that were required. No issues whatsoever. I definately recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2025
Appreciate for your feedback and review. Wellcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Very quite, we all live in the country, so we are used to quite, never heard any neighbors or anything else, it was great. Looks exactly like the pictures. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
We truly appreciate your feedback and so glad to hear that our house met your expectations and matched the photos perfectly. Providing an relax and peaceful experience for our guests is our top priority, and we’re happy you felt right at home. We look forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Neil was very welcoming and extremely available if we had concerns or questions. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2026
Thank you Debra for the thoughtful review! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and felt comfortable in the home. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d be glad to welcome you back anytime.

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