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Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar

Beachfront vacation home near Tampa Bay

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On the beach, kayaking, motor boating, fishing
Property grounds
Fitness facility
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Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81593 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Ruskin

On the beach.You'll find Tampa Bay and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, E.G. Simmons Regional Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruskin Family Drive-In is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 34 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Gator Ruskin - ‬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.

Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar

Enjoy stunning water views from every room in this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome located in Little Harbor Beach Resort & Marina in Ruskin, FL. Just a short walk to the beach, pool, fitness center, restaurant, and tiki bar, this home is perfectly positioned between Tampa, St. Pete, and Sarasota.



Sleeping Arrangements:

King Master Suite (3rd floor) with ensuite bath + private balcony

Twin Bedroom (3rd floor) with ensuite bath + private balcony

Queen Bedroom (2nd floor) with bay view

Sofa Sleeper in living area



The open-concept kitchen features granite countertops, new appliances, and flows into a dining area and cozy living room with a large flat-screen TV. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine on any of the four covered balconies, all offering peaceful water views.



Extras include: complimentary WiFi, washer/dryer, flat-screen TVs in each bedroom, and covered parking (garage not available).



Book your relaxing bayfront getaway today!



MANAGERS NOTES:

**While the resort features a private beach, water access is regulated by the Florida Department of Health. If water quality concerns arise, the department may issue advisories or restrict water access entirely. Please note that the resort, homeowner, and iTrip Orlando have no control over these decisions, and no refunds will be issued as this is a mandate from a federal agency. For more information on water quality or current advisories, please contact the Florida Department of Health or visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/



GUEST REVIEWS:

We are just back from a wonderful week in Florida, and thrilled to report our condo rental was all we hoped it would be! Most of all we loved the view off the balconies, and nothing beat the morning and evening dolphin spottings!! It was tranquil and beautiful, and provided a place for our family to unwind with lots of comfortable amenities. The condo itself was well stocked with necessary kitchen items and the furniture was comfortable and inviting. The patio furniture on the balconies was functional and used to soak up as much outdoor time as possible...We loved our stay, and thank-you so much for renting this wonderful unit to our family!! Jeff V.



Great condo! This condo met all of our expectations. Very clean, spacious, beautiful views, walk to the beach, enjoy the sunrise and the sunsets from the balconies. Nice restaurants within walking. Very safe and secure area. Would book this unit and location again. Cathy M.



A beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home with a view of the sunrise from the master bedroom & it's balcony, and a view of the sunset from the dining room and it's balcony. A lovely, clean home with everything as stated! The five of us had a wonderful time and are already booking another stay in this home! Sandra M.



Loved this place. The private beach had nice clear water, loved the convenience of the restaurant , enjoyed having water sports rentals, playgrounds, basketball courts, fishing pier and pool all in one place. The apartment was spacious and clean. Other guest and residents were polite. Sunsets were amazing , could see it from our room or walk to the pier for close up. Higly recommend. Thank you to the owners for making this place available for others to enjoy! Sara R.



We like this area and have rented several times from iTrip - Lars D.



From the ease of booking to ease of checking in, this was stress free travel planning . The location was perfect. The condo was very comfortably furnished. This will be our definite go to location for all future family visits. Highly recommend not only this area but booking directly through Itrip vacations. Sharon C.



This place was great for our annual friendship adult getaway. We had to find last minute accommodations due to the hotel being sold and this was a wonderful alternative. Having three bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms was extremely important and helpful for our couples. One room is double beds and only one room has the bathroom attached. Besides that, this place served it's purpose and was very accommodating. We enjoyed it! Thank you! Allison G.



I was very pleased when I rented 615 in March 2023 for spring break. We are back to celebrate Thanksgiving and I will be getting married on Friday at the be

**While the resort features a private beach, water access is regulated by the Florida Department of Health. If water quality concerns arise, the department may issue advisories or restrict water access entirely. Please note that the resort, homeowner, and iTrip Orlando have no control over these decisions, and no refunds will be issued as this is a mandate from a federal agency. For more information on water quality or current advisories, please contact the Florida Department of Health or visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Furnished balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Shopping
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wildlife walks
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,593 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.5 mi (44-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar to downtown Ruskin?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Ruskin.

Little Harbor 3BR/3BA – 4 Balconies, Water Views from Every Room, Walk to Beach & Tiki Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan or Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slippery showers, otherwise great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Krista D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week with Family

Property is well maintained with great water views and lots of space. We very much appreciated the beach towels available. Visiting in July the only thing we wished we had were some fans to keep air moving. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce B.

An oasis in ruskin

We have stayed here twice due to its location and value. Though we had issues with towels,clothes hangers, dirty act vents and a vacuum that was completely clogged, thdmanagement and their response to issues was excellent. Wish they would have listed the fact that the beach was closed for most of the year in their description
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Austin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded

This was a very nice place to stay but it’s a very secluded beach and not many people in Ruskin. St. Petersburg wasn’t far and is a good place to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Shawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved It!!

This unpretentious townhouse overlooking the canal turned out to be our favourite stay ever. From the comfortable master bed to the well-designed kitchen to the hours we spent on the balconies, regularly watching dolphins and manatees pass by, we just loved staying here. We used the swimming pool and gym most days. We had plenty of room to park both cars eith plenty of space nearby for any visitors to park. We appreciated the security patrols. We walked all around the community. To top it off we walked the hundred yards to watch the sunset from the bar or the beach almost every day. WE WILL BE BACK!!!
Stayed 47 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharnika

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in a great area

Loved the location and house. The only thing that was missing was ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and living room. Being from FL, we are used to having ceiling fans on at all times. Otherwise, it was great for all 6 adults and baby!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second visit, and we'll be back

Great place and great location to get away from everything. We stayed here about a year ago and enjoyed it enough to book a second stay at the same unit. Everything was great, but the property could use just a little upkeep. For example, our kitchen only had four mismatched drinking glasses and an odd assortment of plastic cups. Additionally, the screens on the sliding doors may not make it through the season. Finally, there's a small amount of grocery bags and papers left under one of the beds. That being said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We love this property, and we hope everything is just a bit updated when we get back for our next trip. Final note. Double check all of the windows and patio doors when you arrive. They are not easy to latch, and almost all of them were unlocked when we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew J.

Not Bad

Nice furniture, appliances, and area. Carpets need cleaning, no wash rags, and all sliding door blinds need replacing due to missing pieces. Otherwise, not a bad place. Sunset Grille was a very good restaurant. Hook’s restaurant was ok. There are places to eat, a Walmart, and Dollar Store within 10 min.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawainjalene M., Macon

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacation

It had beautiful balcony views! The location of the home to the private beach was great. I took 3 teenage Girls and had no problems😍. Would recommend and visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, stocked and ample size for our family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dee C., St Peters, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and spacious

This was a great set up for my family. Rooms were nice and clean. Loved having 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We had a few hiccups with some maintenance that was addressed. It was confusing and unclear what items were available for rent—and the rental number was unavailable on our down day when we wanted to play tennis and try pickle ball. We were able to find shuffleboard and corn hole equipment. Pool was nice but water was pretty chilly. Overheard the heater has been broken for years—but I don’t recall it being marketed as a heated pool. This is more info for future renters.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave s., livonia, mi

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo on the canal.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ruskin. Peaceful, dolphin watching , and walking on the beach. Only thing I can think of that I would change is I wish that there were more cooking utensils and serving /mixing bowls. That would be. So appreciated. Otherwise great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., Hampden, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Very nice townhouse within walking distance to 2 restaurants, pool and beach! Fantastic sunset!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C., Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This is a lovely place within a short walking distance of a small private beach on the bay. It was roomy and the living room furniture was comfortable. There was a nice dinette set for 6 . Sleeping was ok. The king and queen bed were too hard for our liking but that could be personal preference. The kitchen was stocked with the basics for some light cooking. Though it could use 1 or 2 large bowls and some storage containers. The pools are nice. Our biggest complaint is that we had difficulty getting the front door to lock and unlock. It either needed new batteries or needed to be replaced. We definitely did not like that you could not test the door from the inside to see if it was locked or not because that would open it by design. Overall the stay was pleasant. The property manager responded to our email within a reasonable time. We loved walking down to the Sunset Grill on the beach each night for food and drinks. It was the perfect place to watch the sunset. They have good live music every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Very nice place. Loved seeing dolphins out the back. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

lawreene h.

Excellent Location

Nice property with pool and beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amber t., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home, great location

We stayed here for about a week for a family vacation that was much needed. We easily visited Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in about a 35minute drive. House is very roomy, yet cozy. Extra pillows, blankets and sheets. Kitchen well equipt for all of your needs. The walk to the beach is about 5 mins. Thought we had lots of sporadic showed during every day we visited it was still quite enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamoa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Covid-19 Vacation

I was skeptical at first with Covid-19 and staying on someone else's property. After getting to Ruskin and actually seeing the property first hand I was amazed. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacation

Loved the location, the property and had a great time with my kids. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruskin town house

Great place to stay! Just enough space for 8, central location to all locations. Restaurant and tiki bar pool and beach super convenient. Beds comfortable, plenty of linen, kitchen poorly stocked, no containers, to put anything in no bowls for food prep, really disappointing that we had to buy toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, dish soap, all condiments salt pepper etc, for a week stay. As stated in prior comments the carpets still could use a cleaning but overall everything else was clean enough. Noted upon arrival that none of the vertical blinds worked upon arrival and some one was out measuring the next day so hope they get repaired or replaced. Thank you for allowing us to stay. I would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Laurie S., Isanti, MN USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dolphin shows daily.

Townhome wasn't the cleanest upon arrival. Rug in kitchen had about 15 years of stains on it. Had to roll up and cleaners brought out to garage. Under the couch we found dust, shoes, food, pens, crayons, and broken glass to name a few items. Blinds on all 3 bedrooms need work. Couldn't open one of them at all, which made balcony unusable. Patio doors need to be replaced. Had to struggle to open and close them. Property manager said a couple times there were gas grills available for our use in picnic area. There were not. There was 2 old charcoal grills. Location of townhome at resort was great. We were close to everything. Dolphins put on a show on almost everyday along the causeway. Seen tons of dolphins, manatees, and stingrays.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Nice place but some details need addressing

This was one of our nicest experiences in the past few years coming to this area. The location was pretty good - not too far from nice amenities. Nice and quiet, too. A few things should be addressed, none of which are significant but the are noticeable: * the kitchen trash can lid is broken * the main floor bedroom ceiling fan is caked with dust * the main floor sliding door is very difficult to open * the main floor slider door blinds stick as you open/close them * the master bedroom shower floor is very slippery (we had to buy a shower mat) *the light switches on most lamps were quite loose * the kitchen ceiling light flickers inconsistently *the upstairs sliding door was open when we arrived. As I said, none of these were deal breakers, but I think they should be addressed.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020