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Pirates Den - 4BR Pet-Friendly Waterfront Oasis with Pool, Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Game Room and Bar

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9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81930 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Apollo Beach, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    3 min drive
  • Manatee Viewing Center
    7 min drive
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In
    9 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    48 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Apollo Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Apollo Beach (Bal Harbour), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Tampa Bay and 5 minutes from Apollo Beach Dog Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Tampa Riverwalk and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Tampa Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 23 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Port of Tampa - 26 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 35 min drive - 25.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 36 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long Island Pizza Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪San REMO Pizza Restaurant - ‬5 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.

Pirates Den - 4BR Pet-Friendly Waterfront Oasis with Pool, Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Game Room and Bar

⇛ DESCRIPTION

Get ready for fun at this waterfront pool home, Pirate's Den! Bring your boat, or don't, rent one locally, or just float away in the homes private pool. Take in the water views and breathtaking sunsets. Relax and unwind out back with a firepit by the water with your favorite person and favorite beverage.

⇛ THE SPACE

This waterfront Florida experience in Apollo Beach is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom pool home that is fully equipped for a relaxing getaway stay-cation or a laid back getaway full of exploration and discovery of all that the west coast of central Florida and Tampa Bay has to offer. Set up as the perfect location for the experienced angler, or just to get out on the Gulf of Mexico to take in the beautiful Florida coast in all of its glory. Private dock with canal access to the Gulf of Mexico. Put your boat in at the local marina and keep it right outside the backyard. Enjoy a beverage at the bar while you watch or play a game of foosball in the front seating area.

⇛ NEIGHBORHOOD

This property is located in the waterfront residential community of Apollo Beach, just off of Apollo Beach Blvd and around the corner from Circles Marina.

⇛ GUEST ACCESS

Pirate's Den caters to both your relaxation and entertaining needs, this inviting space features:

As our guest, you'll enjoy:
⁜ 4 bedrooms comfortably accommodating up to 8 guests.
⁜ Bedroom 1 - King Bed with 50" Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed with 43" Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin Beds with 32" Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin Beds with 32" Smart TV
⁜ Fully equipped kitchen for your culinary needs
⁜ Screened in private pool (pool is not heated) and lounge chairs to enjoy the FL sun *Pool towels provided
⁜ 2 kayaks with life preservers, user assumes all risks
⁜ Screened lanai with outdoor gas grill, outdoor dining space, covered lounge seating with TV, and 2 sun lounge chairs.
⁜ Dishes and utensils for entertaining
⁜ Coffee and fixings provided for your morning jolt
⁜ Fresh linens provided for your stay

⇛ Other things to note

⁜ Additional cleaning fees apply for stays over 14 days, this fee is added after booking.
⁜ Check-in: After 4:00 P | Checkout: 10:00 A Self check-in with smart lock
⁜ No smoking inside the unit
⁜ No parties or events
⁜ Parking available for up to 6 vehicles in the driveway, there is room to park a boat trailer in the driveway
⁜ For stays over 7 days there will be an additional cleaning fee of $50 per week to compensate for deep cleaning prior to next guest. This will NOT be reflected in your reservation but will be added once reservation is accepted.
⁜ Well behaved and house trained Dogs up to a medium size are permitted with prior host approval, cats are not permitted. Considerations for approval include size, breed and number of pets. There is a $20/night pet fee or $200 total for longer stays. This fee will be added after booking. The backyard is fully fenced Please let us know if you have pets.
**The pet fee does not cover clean up of pet waste or destruction of the property. By booking this property, you agree to be responsible for any damage done by any pets you decide to bring with you, and will promptly reimburse in full for any such damage.
**Please note, there is a dock on the property, but there are not moorings or ropes available to secure a boat or watercraft to the property's floating dock, make sure you have your own ropes. There is a public boat ramp at Apollo Beach Marina to put in your boat.**

⇛ Guest Guidelines

1—PLEASE no parties, we want you to enjoy each other and have a great time but disruptive parties are not permitted. Observation of quiet hours (10p – 8a) must be observed. Loud music and outdoor entertainment are prohibited. This is a residential neighborhood and the authorities will be called if you cause a disturbance. Please be respectful.
2- Tenant and any guest of Tenant shall obey all laws of the state of Florida, as well as local laws, at all times while they are on the premises. Failure to abide by the laws of FL or the above rules may cause tenant to be asked to vacate the premises and forfeit all rents and deposits.
3—Pets are permitted, please let us know if you have pets.
4 - Please only park in the location designated in your check in procedures, failure to park in the designated location could result in your car being towed.
5—Treat this home as if it were your own, please report damages to your host immediately. If damages are determined to be caused by tenant misuse, it may result in fees to make repairs.
6—Smoking of any kind is not allowed in the unit and if detected there will be a $500 charge.
7—Tenant agrees to leave the premises and its contents in the same condition, neat, clean, and tidy, as Tenant found the premises to be upon move-in. Normal wear and tear is expected however excessive dirt on floors, rugs or furniture may require additional cleaning and charges will apply.
8- Please only flush toilet paper in the toilets, flushing anything like feminine products, wet wipes, plastic, etc... could result in a back up and potential fees charged at the end of your stay, please report plumbing issues to your host immediately.
9—Please use black makeup towels provided. If towels are stained, there will be a charge of $5 per towel charged upon checkout.
10—Furnishings are not to be removed from the premises for use outside or in other properties.
11- Reservations are not made by or for a minor, defined as any person under the age of 25.
12- Tenant hereby acknowledges that the premises they have reserved includes a pool & the undersigned agrees / acknowledges that the pool & patio/deck can be dangerous areas. The patio/deck can be slippery when wet and injury may occur to anyone who is not careful. With full knowledge of the above facts & warnings, the undersigned Tenant and guests of tenant accepts / assumes all risks and holds host and owner harmless. No jumping or diving into the pool.
This property is waterfront with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. If Kayaks are onsite, they are provided for your use, but please use lifejackets provided for safety, and secure them when not in use. Please be safe and use at your own risk.
**PLEASE REVIEW REGARDING DOCK USE** The canal is usable for powerboats, we are unable to confirm the depth of the canal/River based on the ever changing coastal Florida weather which can be unpredictable. Please use at your own risk, and refer to this link for a tide schedule. https://www.tideschart.com/United-States/Florida/Hillsborough-County/Apollo-Beach/ For Apollo Beach properties, or use https://www.tideschart.com/United-States/Florida/Pinellas-County/St_-Petersburg/ for St Pete properties.

While traditional moorings are not available, you are able to tie your boat to the floating dock (if a dock is available), boat lines are not provided. Use at your own risk.
✦✦Depending on the booking site, Cleaning fee may include a Limited Damage Waiver fee which covers damages reported to the host in writing BEFORE checkout. This fee is included with the cleaning fee. Specifics of coverage will be laid out in the rental agreement sent once reservation is confirmed.

Reservations may require further guest verification to prevent credit card fraud for both you and the host! Your booking platform does not share your personal information with your Host. Because of this, we do require the responsible party who is physically staying in the home to provide a valid photo ID after booking is confirmed. Your personal identification is not stored and is protected from distribution or use for any other purpose than identification, in accordance with Federal information security guidelines.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kathie Wild

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,930 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

12045

Pirates Den - 4BR Pet-Friendly Waterfront Oasis with Pool, Dock, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Game Room and Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay
Very nice place. Loved the pool, we were in our everyday, multiple times a day!! Kids love the kayaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darnell R.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
We had a great stay and we did not have any adverse issues , that were of any consequence!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick R.

Pirates Den
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great after Graduation Trip
We loved our stay at Pirates Den. There were 7 adults and we had plenty of room. We all really enjoyed the outdoor area by the pool and the dock. Would definitely recommend and stay again if we go back. The owner was easily reachable for any question and check in was seamless. Great stay at a great place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Beautiful property very understanding I have a breathing problem and the A/C had to be cold 66 and no problem when I contact the owner very nice and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good, everything as advertised
Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the water!
Everything was great, no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
presidents day weekend.
We were incredibly happy to find this property a couple wks before traveling and that was great. So happy that they also allowed our dog to come. Property is nice and we enjoyed the boat dock. Unfortunately, there was a lot of rain our weekend so we could not use all the amenities. The home was fine but definitely could use a remodel or update on the furnishings. Otherwise, was as advertised. Nor much to do in this area but we did see the manatees which was a big plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent A., St Paul, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Family Weekend
Beautiful location with all the amenities we needed. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
We really enjoyed staying here! Everything was so nice and felt like home. They really go above and beyond here, you have everything you need for your stay!! The kids loved having the pool and fishing off the dock. The dog loved the dog door and getting to explore the backyard and the dock!! One of the best VRBO we have stayed at and hope to stay again! The host was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space wonderful holiday
This is a wonderful house with a perfect layout for entertaining. The linens are wonderful and the kitchen is fully stocked. The canal and beautiful. We did some fishing off the dock (our own poles) and caught several nice sized fish. Daughters enjoyed the kayaks and weights for exercise. Very comfortable and great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Great Memories
My grown son and I traveled with friends to stay at the Pirates Den for Labor Day weekend and attend a show at the Tampa amphitheater. What a fabulous weekend! Everyone loved the house which was spacious. Every room had a very cool vibe. The beds were so comfortable and even those of us who are early risers enjoyed sleeping in. The pool was clean and there were plenty of rafts and pool toys to use. The kitchen was well equipped. We stayed home and cooked all of our meals which we enjoyed out on the porch overlooking the pool and the water. Each night we sat on the dock and watched the beautiful sunset. But the biggest hit of the weekend were the kayaks which were in use all day every day. We picked up some fishing poles and bait at a nearby shop and everyone took turns exploring in the kayaks and fishing off the dock. Thanks so much for a fun and very memorable weekend. We hope to have a chance to enjoy the Pirates Den again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Enjoyed the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Our parents’ 60th Anniversary celebration was a hit & so nice to be able to stay together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tony F.

GUYS FISHING TRIP
Location was great! House needed a little bit of help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Spacious.
This is a spacious, comfortable, well stocked house with lots of toys. The house has kayaks, bikes and foosball table - lots of amenities to keep a large family busy. For us, it is close to Sun City Center, where our parents were. Easy in from Tampa airport. We have stayed here a couple of times because it is large enough for three couples and some kids to all have a comfortable space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families with kids
My family and I loved our stay here after having to find a new property because our original booking did not work out. We flew in with kids and a dog in tow it was stressful but we found and booked this spot the night before and the owner was nice enough to let us check in a littler earlier after sitting around the first house staring at the non-working pool. Pool was great, owner response was quick and we all had a great time celebrating my son’s birthday. The only thing that wasn’t working properly was the ice machine which wasn’t a huge deal we managed and put some drinks in the freezer instead of fridge. Might want to bring your own pool floaty and toys since the ones provided had holes so we couldn’t use it. Wish there were better kitchen tools, all the knives were dull and there was only one big pot for cooking. Other than that, it was a cute, comfortably, welcoming and relaxed stay, so much better than our original booking. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deedra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Pirate's Den. The decor was beautiful and the house was super clean. The kitchen was so well equipped with everything we needed and then some. The lanai was gorgeous and so tastefully decorated. We loved using the kayaks and the dock was so perfect to sit and enjoy the views. The amenities were endless including the beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and board games. The free weights were also much appreciated. The backyard with the beautiful palm trees and shells were so amazing. We were traveling with three generations and two pups We truly enjoyed this beautiful home and would highly recommend. Kathie was a wonderful host and was so quick to respond to all our requests. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home-we would love to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apollo Beach House
We had a great time! Some much for kids to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023