upscale 4 bedroom waterfront house- Just a short 7 minute walk to beach

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Hot tub
Washer

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Ruskin, FL

Tampa Bay
‪7 min drive‬
E.G. Simmons Regional Park
‪8 min drive‬
MacDill Air Force Base
‪42 min drive‬
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 10)
Waterfront TownHome with over 2,880 sq ft of living space, Bahia Beach on Tampa Bay. Watch the manatees play in the waterway from your deck. Only a 7 minute walk to the beach.
Pets are welcome, please message for pricing.
The Community is located on 125 Acres of land, has a Private 1/2 mile beach, 4-Star Resort, 2 Waterfront Restaurants with Tiki bar & evening live entertainment, large heated pools, 2-outdoor Jacuzzis, 4-Tennis courts, Volleyballs Court, 2-full service Marina's with 260 boat slips, and 250- foot long fishing pier.
Top of the line designer furniture including granite counter-tops with breakfast bar in kitchen and low energy appliances & electronics. While we provide a start-kit for guests to settle in, this unit is a self-serve home and we advise bringing additional consumables. :)
Home is fully equipped for 10, sleep maximum 10 people.
GROUND FLOOR:
- Private Car Garage
SECOND FLOOR:
- Living Room with sofa group, 1 Queen-size sofa bed, table entertainment center with 50-inch Flat screen LCD TV, & high-speed wireless Internet
- Dining Area with table & chairs for 8.
- Kitchen with cabinets and breakfast bar, appliances includes large refrigerator, freezer, glass top stove, microwave , dish washer, and fully equipped Kitchen for 10.
BEDROOMS:
- Master Bedroom #1 - King-size bed, LCD TV
- Bedroom #2 - 1 Queen size bed, LCD TV
- Bedroom #3 - 2 twin size beds, could be converted to 1 King-size bed, LCD TV
- Bedroom #4 - 2 full size beds, LCD TV
BATHROOMS:
- Master Bathroom #1 - Walk in shower and separate tub plus his & her vanities
- Bathroom #2 - Tub/shower.
- Bathroom #3 - Tub/shower.
BALCONIES:
- Balcony #1 - Table and chairs View over water ways
- Balcony #2 - Street view.
- Balcony #3 - Partial Waterfront & Marina View.
- Balcony #4 - Table and chairs and a stunning view of Tampa Bay.
LAUNDRY ROOM
- Washer & Dryer and Iron board + Iron.
GARAGE
- Beach toys & inflatables + SUPs
RENTAL SERVICES: Close by
- Boats, Golf carts, Jet-skis, Wave Runners, Paddle boats, Kayaks, Canoes, Adult &-Child Bicycles, Electric Grills, Fishing rods, Strollers, High chairs, Playpens, and more.
TOURS & ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
- Theme Parks, Fishing Charters, Sunset-Dolphin Cruises, Sailing School, Evening Dinner Cruises, Golf Courses and much more.
POPULAR ATTRACTION DISTANCES:
25 minutes drive to Downtown Tampa
45 Minutes drive to St.Pete
35 minutes to Bush Garden
25 minutes drive to Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
22 Minutes drive to Tampa Sea aquarium
7-8 Minutes drive to closest Semi- public-private Golf Course
85 Minutes drive to Disney World
Total Beds: 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Full-Size beds.

Property manager

David Ethington

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Manatee Viewing Center and Andersen Race Park are also worth visiting.

Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
MacDill Air Force Base - 42 min drive - 49.4 km
Salvador Dali Museum - 43 min drive - 58.6 km
Vinoy Park - 46 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪The Fish House - ‬3 min drive
‪Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does upscale 4 bedroom waterfront house- Just a short 7 minute walk to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is upscale 4 bedroom waterfront house- Just a short 7 minute walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at upscale 4 bedroom waterfront house- Just a short 7 minute walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at upscale 4 bedroom waterfront house- Just a short 7 minute walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is upscale 4 bedroom waterfront house- Just a short 7 minute walk to beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

16 April 2025

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

Great stay

Great place

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

31 March 2025

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

Bahia Beach Townhouse

We love Little Harbor and our townhouse this year was great! The kitchen is well-equipped, all of the appliances work great, and the bedrooms are clean and well-maintained. A great place to stay!

Stayed 38 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

16 February 2025

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

Wonderful relaxing vacation

Very clean tastefully decorated townhouse. Relaxing sitting on the deck watching the manatees.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

28 January 2025

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

Coldest Day In Florida ever

Everything was great except the weather!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ellen M.

30 December 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

21 October 2024

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

Great place for our family

This is my second stay at Little Harbor and we loved it! We saw manatees frolicking every morning in the mangrove trees while sipping coffee on the balcony. David was very professional and a responsive host, especially since we arrived shortly the duo of hurricanes hit the area so we had no idea what to expect. Still a lot of cleanup happening, but our place was perfect for our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alina

21 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

David was very accommodating with our larger group of 11 people and facilitated an early check in and late check out for us, which we all really appreciate. While the property was clean, the condition of the property was average - some of the lights in the kitchen did not work and in one bedroom, we could not even turn on the lights. Additionally, we ran out of toilet paper, dish soap and dishwasher pods, and paper towels while we were there and had to purchase more. While we were there, we were under the impression that we would be able to walk to the beach and swim. Unfortunately, the beach was closed for swimming (it was more like a bay and it looked polluted) and more of a 15 minute walk. We enjoyed the amenities there like the pool and pickleball/tennis courts.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P.

19 August 2024

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

Quiet Neighborhood

House was well appointed and spacious in a quiet neighborhood with access to pools.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome L.

23 July 2024

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

Ruskin, Florida

Great property. Communication with manager was excellent. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

8 June 2024

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

Great Rental

This rental was as described. It was clean and well appointed. We had a couple of small issues which the owner addressed immediately. He was very easy to reach and pleasant to deal with. The only negative was the beach and water. It was partly my fault because it is on the bay not the ocean and I knew that. Overall, a great place to stay. I would rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen a.

27 April 2024

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

Ruskin Spring Break

Wonderful location close to beach and restaurants. Short drive to activities in the Tampa area. Description was accurate and townhouse was clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan K., State College ,Pennsylvania

9 March 2024

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

wonderful stay

Lovely townhouse.Property was very clean. Owner rapidly responds to any needs. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

20 January 2024

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

All good and well equipped

Best we have had in this area.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnelle W.

10 January 2024

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

Great place to stay

Place was just as described ..we enjoyed our stay..4 bedroom 3 bath was perfect for our family

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherlanze W.

11 December 2023

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

Titans

Wonderful!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harley K.

26 November 2023

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

Family canceled due to illness

It was a great property. I had planned for a reunion of my sons and myself however one son got COVID and had to cancel the other had a severe sinus infection and cancelled. Instead of nine people there it was only me and I spent most of my time with my oldest son in Valrico, Florida.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P., Jackson, NJ

13 November 2023

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

Condo in Ruskin

Great place, well maintained. Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish K.

16 October 2023

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

Beautiful

Had a wonderful long weekend visiting our son in college. Very clean and so spacious. Grounds were beautiful and we saw the manatee each day from the balcony. Thanks for a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anna H.

2 October 2023

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

Would stay again

Really enjoyed this property. Few minor issues. Property owner very responsive. Noseeums were pretty bad. Bring repellant. Enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

sharon d.

18 July 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

On your own

My car was locked in the garage when the code stopped working and i called the locksmith per the property's owner instruction. He said to tell him how much it was. I gave him a month to refund me and i send a reminder that was never answered.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gordon s.

8 May 2023

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

Little Harbor

Very nice as advertised. Great Manatee viewing during mating season at least. Watch out for the parking cameras at the sunset grill. They willsend you a ticket for $85 even if you are lust dropping someone off. Super quiet on the water side. Convienent location and lots of water toys.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

16 April 2023

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

We had a lovely time at your place. It was perfect. Safe,fun,and convenient.

We would totally stay here again, if was perfect, clean,comfortable,safe,relaxing,and comfortable. Loved watching the manatees play right in front of us!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

16 February 2023

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

It worked better than expected, we really loved this place!

This process was easy, the pictures were accurate. Listing said 2800 Sq ft. I guess if you include the garage that was accurate enough. There were more amenities than listed as far as toys to use. The manatees were fantastic to watch, the Harbor walk in the AM was too awesome for words. The porpoises and dolphins feeding in the AM off the pier and the brief AM sighting and growl of the "big cat" (panther we think) going into the heavy brush (Old Shell Road was memorable.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

13 February 2023

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

loved watching the manatees

Everything was great

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David F.

23 January 2023

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

Snow Birds each year

trying out a new area

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

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Hosted by David Ethington

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Bedroom

Master

Queen bedroom

Twin Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Master Bath

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property