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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Water view
    Water view

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Ruskin, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    8 min drive
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park
    9 min drive
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In
    9 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    55 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ruskin

With a stay at this vacation home in Ruskin, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Tampa Bay and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from MacDill Air Force Base and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from E.G. Simmons Regional Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 43 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 45 min drive - 36.9 miles
  • Tropicana Field - 45 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • Vinoy Park - 47 min drive - 38.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 34 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House and More - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay and Save! Stay now through December 20th and enjoy 20% off your stay 5 nights or more!

Great canal views! Affordable, comfortable and clean.

This Updated, Tampa Bay Side Unit Will Be Perfect For Your Next Getaway! You will be in awe as you end each day enjoying the Florida sunset.

Located in the fabulous Resort Community of Little Harbor, this unit is perfectly placed and close to everything you need.

This newly updated unit features two Queen Beds with a Pillow Top Mattresses, a Full Size Bathroom w/Walk In Shower and Handrails and a Mini-Fridge & Microwave to stash your goodies or make a cup of morning coffee before starting your adventures each day.

Beautifully painted with 'just the right' accent touches makes this much more than any hotel room you could find.

All of the Resort Amenities, Restaurants and Marinas are within walking distance from your Unit. Parking for your vehicle can be found right out front!

You will definitely want to return to this unit at 'The Inn' after you experience the quiet convenience of the location and especially after you see a few Manatees or maybe even Dolphins in the Canal behind your building.

This unit is perfect for a weekend getaway (2 night minimum) or a week's stay to enjoy the Resort Amenities that are oh so close!

MANAGER'S NOTES:
**While this is a pet-friendly home, not all pets are accepted. If a pet is traveling with you, please contact our reservations team and let us know!

All pets require:
$100 non-refundable fee (per pet)
$500 refundable damage deposit (per pet)
Completed and approved pet profile (our reservations team will provide more details)
Unapproved pets, even in pet-friendly homes, are subject to fines and fees. Please help keep our units pet-friendly and let us know your furbabies are coming!
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**THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS RECENTLY ADVISED AGAINST SWIMMING IN THE WATER SURROUNDING THE RESORT DUE TO ELEVATED BACTERIA LEVELS. THE RESORT, THE HOMEONWER, NOR iTrip ORLANDO HAVE ANY CONTROL IN THIS SITUATION AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THIS ACT OF A FEDERAL AGENCY. FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS CLOSURE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OR VISIT https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/
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Guest Reviews -
5 Stars - The Little Harbor Inn in Ruskin was a lovely place to stay for a short vacation. The room décor was very "beachy" and bright, and the beds were comfy. We had a great view out the window of the canal and could see dolphins swimming by. We enjoyed the two pools; and the two restaurants on the property were good, not 5-star, but good. You will need a car to get to other restaurants and activities. Overall, a very nice place to stay. Nancy S.

4 Stars - This unit is beautifully updated with a water view. We woke up to the sunrise and watched dolphins play either from the bed or the balcony! The unit is upstairs however it is conveniently the first unit up the stairs and the pool is just to your left downstairs. Both restaurants, beach, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, shuffleboard ARE within 1-3 minute walking distance! Unless we left to go somewhere outside of the community we did not use our car at all. The community is so laid back and very family friendly! I will say that the main pool is larger and the hot tub was open in the main pool. Laundry and vending were located in the other two buildings but I did see someone taking measurements while I was there so maybe laundry and vending will be added in the future. I have stayed all over the surrounding areas and this slice of paradise is already calling me back!!!!! Jennifer G.

5 Stars - Very nice , saw some dolphins, fished a little , and very comfortable beds. Josh B.
Little Harbor Beach Resort and Marina is a Caribbean-style island resort located on the south shore of Tampa Bay.
- Cypress Creek Golf Course, 36 holes of championship golf, 8 miles away.
- Two restaurants overlooking the beach, the Mangroves Restaurant features Caribbean cuisine. Sunset Grille & Lounge offers light meals.
- A beach side Tiki bar with live entertainment.
- The resort offers three deep-water marinas with a total of 330 boat slips, fuel dock, a bait and tackle store, boat ramp launch and boat trailer parking.
- Jet ski's, Kayaks, fishing boats are available for rental.
- A 250-foot fishing pier is on the premises. Fishing charters are available for a fee.
- Private one-half mile beach with chaise lounges and umbrellas available for rent.
- A river side pool with a spa tub with lounge chairs, shaded shaded with umbrellas and Hooks Bar and Grill.
- A shuffleboard court, horseshoe field, beach volleyball, a basketball court and a playground are also on site
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Affordable Canal Water View
8549

Stay and Save! Stay now through December 20th and enjoy 20% off your stay 5 nights or more! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Knoble C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren Jaclyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway!
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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for a short stay
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was nice, expect they have very bright porch lights that shine through room as the curtains do not go all the way so it looks like day light all night , one roll of toilet paper, the communication with the company was horrible they don’t answer the phone you leave a voicemail they dont call back excuse they were training someone .which doesn’t excuse the fact i needed check in information and had questions never will book again the beds are not comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Vacation
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Audrey

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Electrical plug challenge
The only real complaint is the electrical plug situation. The one between the beds was very questionable. Definitely wouldn’t pass any code. There was one really dated extension cord that had to be used for the coffee pot. Then unplugged so the toaster could be plugged it. A bit surprised to see this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
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

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coffee maker
Thing were great just update coffee maker with keurig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

Great Views
Located between two water views. However, the property itself was dated and run down. AC issue due to bed too close to vent. The bed would get cold which would shutdown the unit for cooling. So it was hot in unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, but hard to find
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

10/10 Excellent

Luis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Place it’s real comfortable, clean and everything it’s close by, a real great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

sanella

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was not ready for new guests this was very dirty and everything was sticky I have booked for 4 days and I have left on the first day I dont recommend this place for anybody

4/10 Poor

Albert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed bag
We loved this area! Love the beaches, wonderful weather, saw manatees and dolphins The room was essentially a hotel room. The air conditioning was so-so. The “kitchen area” was a dorm sized refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and one cabinet of dishes. There was no dishwasher or even dish washing liquid, which honestly kind of confused me since the email mentioned a dishwasher a few times including saying that when we leave we should load and run the dishwasher. Overall we were extremely satisfied with the resort. The facilities were nice and well maintained. We loved being able to see the wildlife RIGHT THERE! We really liked the Sunset Bar and Grill restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Randy D.

Nice stay overall
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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Enjoyed the warm weather, very relaxing. Loved the balcony watching the birds, manatees and dolphins every day.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Difficult to locate property. The access drive is behind/next too Hook restaurant because the room is on the BACKSIDE of the row condos that you see from the street you’re on. Not enough lighting in the room. But great location to watch the dolphins. Pools are very close. Beach is within walking distance. Would certainly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation trip
We stayed in Ruskin due to familiarity of the area and ease of getting to the graduation. It was also budget friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lauren C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible communication with property manager/owner!! Couldn't get a message back or call back at all
I rented for my daughter's 13th birthday and asked for it to be nice... I tried multiple time to get a hold of someone regarding massages for my daughter and myself. Never got a call back. Then we get there and there is a brown stain on comforter and air wasn't working real good. Very humid in the room the whole time. Then as I called maintenance to tell them about it, she told me to check in closet for another blanket and I found WET towels folded up in closet. Then there was dirty silverware and a beer cap from someone else inside the silverware tray. Empty paper towel roll under the dresser. So u can tell the room was not properly cleaned. Vomit stains on the tub splattered on side of outside of tub. Drain In the shower did not drain so we stood in our dirty water and had to be quick getting in and out. Also, to top it off, there was food in the mini fridge from someone else... that I had to throw away. My daughter was grossed out from the beginning and it just got worse. However after I called maintenance they did come switch the comforter and the wet towels out but I didn't find the rest of it all until afterwards so I have tried to reach the property manager/owner multiple times thru phone and messages and never any response what so ever....... very unhappy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin watch from your bed or balcony!
Beautifully updated room. All amenities in walking distance. Pool, playground, shuffleboard, basketball and tennis courts less than a minute walk. Both restaurants and private beach I would say are are around a 3 minute walk. We never used our car inside the community. We watched dolphins play from our bed and balcony along with a beautiful sunrise! The community as a whole is very laid back and family friendly! I have stayed all over the surrounding areas and I speak for the entire family when I say that this is truly a secret paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are in our 70,s and it was has to communicate on line. Had. to have our children to get the room.
It would be nice to have a queen size bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torie Y., Hollister, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
6 night stay
Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022