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2 bdrm Waterfront Private Beach Resort! Sleeps 7! Walk to the beach and Restaurants.

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Beach
Pool
Marina
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • MacDill Air Force Base
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

Ruskin

With a stay at this vacation home in Ruskin, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tampa Bay and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. .This beach 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.

What's nearby

  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tampa Bay - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 50 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 51 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Vinoy Park - 57 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Golf Course Community - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

2 bdrm Waterfront Private Beach Resort! Sleeps 7! Walk to the beach and Restaurants.

This is a waterfront 2 bdrm 1.5 townhome located in Little Harbor Beach Community Resort in Tampa Bay. Our guests get access to all of our incredible amenities including Bahia Beach, Fitness Center, Sunset Bar & Grill, Hooks Bar & Grill, 250 foot pier, two pools, hot tub, tennis, pickle ball and basketball courts, playground, picnic area, shuffleboard, corn hole zone, dog friendly area and golf cart rentals. Fun community!

The space
This is a 2 bdrm 1.5 townhome located in Little Harbor Beach Community Resort in Tampa Bay. Access to all amenities. Onsite Management, Customer Support, Free Parking in garage & carport. Wi-Fi and access to all amenities.

Perfect location! Short walk to all the private amenities. Keep reading for FULL details of the home, the community and things to do!

General Description: Pet Friendly, Self Serve 2 bedroom 1.5 bath Townhome in located in Little Harbor private beach community. Our guests have access to all amenities which include: our private beach, two onsite restaurants, two pools, hot tub, arcade playroom, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball court, children playground, corn hole, shuffleboard, fishing piers and so much more!

Our home is professionally cleaned, we offer self-check in with a door code, property parking, amenity access and Wi-Fi are always free. We provide the door code and instructions the day of check in. Parking pass and Pool Pass will be inside the unit. NOTE: pool pass also opens the arcade game room, fitness center, courts and pier.

WHERE WILL YOU SLEEP?

(1) Queen in Master, (2) Twin beds in Second Bedroom, (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living room.

The home is a three story home. The first floor is the garage and it is accessible to guests. There is also a covered carport that easily fits a small-mid size vehicle and it is available for guests to park for free. There is a full size parking lot right down the street if needed.

Free Parking, Keyless Entry- Self Check in, Smart Tv's. Free Wifi, Spectrum Basic Cable, Pool Pass and Parking Pass for guest, washer dryer, iron and ironing board, vacuum, cleaning supplies and fully equipped kitchen for 6.

Welcome to Little Harbor Beach Community — a laid‑back, waterfront paradise on Tampa Bay’s south shore. Enjoy our private beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing, two sparkling pools, a brand‑new pier (2025) with waterfront firepits, and a variety of sports courts including pickleball, tennis, shuffle board and basketball. Families will love the playground, arcade playroom, and pet owners will appreciate the dog run (select rentals are pet‑friendly).

Stay active at the fitness center with its scenic upstairs terrace, or relax at one of our two onsite waterfront restaurants — Sunset Bar & Grill for tiki‑style beach dining and Hooks Waterfront Bar & Grill for American favorites with canal views. Explore with golf cart rentals, narrated eco‑tours, sunset cruises, or kayak adventures nearby. These activities are operated by our local vendors. Whether you’re here for sunsets, seafood, or simply a slower pace, Little Harbor offers the perfect blend of Florida charm and coastal fun.

Located near all community amenities, you can easily walk or drive to the pools, private beach, pier, sports courts, fitness center, and arcade playroom. Free parking zones are available for the beach and amenities — be sure to park in the correct lot to avoid pay to park tickets. Guests receive a pool pass and parking pass; additional passes are available upon request.

The pools close at sunset and reopen each morning, with the water heated in winter. Restaurants open daily at 11am, and community amenities operate year round, unless closed for maintenance or renovations. Enjoy fishing from the pier or canals (please follow posted rules — no cleaning or disposing of fish on site). Whether you’re here to soak up the sun, enjoy waterside dining, or explore all that Little Harbor has to offer, this home provides the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm.

Disclosure: Your rental rate includes access to community amenities at no extra charge. Third‑party vendors (such as tour operators, kayak rentals, or golf cart rentals) are independent and not affiliated with this home. While amenities are available for your enjoyment, we cannot guarantee they will be open at all times, as closures
may occur due to maintenance, repairs, or natural events such as storms. No refunds or discounts are provided for any amenity closures or availability issues. The rental of our property and the cost of the property is 100% cost of rental space being used not for amenities. Use of amenities is 100% complimentary, no additional fees added.
Check In & Maintenance Info
When you arrive, we suggest doing a quick walk through and letting us know right away if you spot anything that needs attention. If something urgent comes up, we’ll schedule our maintenance team or cleaning crew to come by. If you’re not home during the scheduled time, please be sure to give us permission to enter so we can take care of it for you.

We do not offer reimbursements for inconveniences. Instead, we’ll work quickly to offer solutions — such as sending maintenance or cleaners, or in some cases, moving you to another property. Non urgent items can be noted and will be handled after your stay unless you’d like them addressed sooner.
Things to Know Before You Book
We don’t provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, detergent, salt, pepper, or cooking oils — so please bring your favorites. For sanitary reasons, we can’t store food products.
When you arrive, you’ll find a small starter supply waiting for you:
• 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
• 1 roll of paper towels for the kitchen
• Dish soap, sponge, and hand soap
Pack what you’ll need for the rest of your stay, and you’ll be all set for a great trip!


New***PAY-TO-PARK for the beach only. You get free parking in the community parking spaces which are a short 2 minute walk from the beach! So it is best to leave your car in the free parking space and walk down to save $$ ;) Golf carts park for free at the beach.
Important Update for guests. We do our best to keep our listing updated. But in case there is conflicting information anywhere on our listing we want to clarify that currently all water sport activities are now located 3.6 miles away from our community at E. G Simmons Conservation Park. This is specifically for Jet Ski Rentals and Kayaking. Jet Ski Rentals are done through a third party vendor and Kayaking is done through E. G Simmons or Latitude’s Guided Tour.

Our community is close to the following popular destinations: Boat Ramp _Ruskin Commongood Boat Ramp (free) Simmons Park in Apollo Beach has a boat ramp, picnic, camping, playground and so much more! The Fish House (all fresh caught fish dishes) Finn's Dockside Bar and Grille - Apollo Beach Circles Bar and Grille - Apollo Beach Apollo Beach Preserve Park -tall viewing tower, playground, trails... Manatee Viewing Center Publix, Winn Dixie, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Dollar Tree within 10 minutes Brand new McDonald's, Taco Bell and Burger King within 10 minutes from the unit. SOO much more within 15 mins, search Apollo Beach. Near major beaches such as Saint Petersburg, Sarasota beaches and Bradenton. Destinations that are about 30-1.5 hours away but so worth it! Busch Gardens In Tampa Bay Lowry Pool Disney World in Orlando Universal in Orlando Clearwater Beach Armature Works Riverwalk Top Golf Hard Rock Casino Ybor City Sparksman Wharf Riverwalk- Curtis Hixon Park Events Dave n Busters St. Pete New Pier Glazer Children's Museum by the Riverwalk in Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Aquarium AND SO MUCH MORE!

Ask me if you need help with your itinerary! Always happy to help! GUEST MUST AGREE TO THESE TERMS: * No smoking INSIDE OR OUTSIDE * Follow Community Rules and quiet hours * No Street Parking * Guests must report any issues immediately upon arrival and send photos. * Guests must agree to give access to maintenance, cleaning lady or management if they need to enter to resolve an issue.

* Guests must be aware that we do not replenish disposable toiletries. Only what is provided during your check in. We do not have the capability of a hotel to offer this service unfortunately.

CANCELLATION POLICY NOTICE: There is a 3.2% credit card transaction fee included in your grand total. If you cancel, we cannot reimburse you the transaction fee that is collected by Stripe with each payment. Please note that this applies to ALL reservations regardless of the cancellation policy. The administrative fee is non-refundable. Example: If you pay $500, $16 of those $500 paid, are non-refundable even if you are within the 100% Refund cancellation period. Why? Because the fee is charged to process your credit card payment and Stripe does not reimburse that fee if you get reimbursed due to cancellation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washer/dryer.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

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
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

116903

2 bdrm Waterfront Private Beach Resort! Sleeps 7! Walk to the beach and Restaurants. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Harbor

Little Harbor is a beautiful resort with 2 Marinas, 2 restaurants, beach, and pools. From the 2 decks in back of the unit you can watch the manatees and dolphins. The location is close to Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Carmen the property manager was super to work with.
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

wendy z.

Bathtub, not a walk in shower.

The bathtub has a height of 2 feet or more to climb into, not ideal for anyone elderly or with bad joints. The bathtub also backed up quickly and had a hard time draining. It has a very private balcony and was nice to watch the birds and the manatees.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A., Fort Pierce, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property!

We had a good trip. We enjoyed the house. It had balconies from each bedroom and the living room. The pool was right by the river. The beach had beautiful sand. The water was icky due to red tide ( no fault of the property owners or manager). The overall view of the bay was beautiful as was the sunset! If you are coffee drinkers I would bring your own cup or get disposable hot cups as there is only one coffee cup. Overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

kevin o.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean

The place was heavily stained and did not feel clean. We left and did not even stay at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would of been great if it hadn't been for pandemic

We planned this vacation back in June of 2019. It was our last family trip with our son who is leaving for the navy in the fall. We debated about coming not knowing if anything would be open but we had hoped since they had a private beach and pool we would be okay. Unfortunately everything closed. If it had remained open this place would of been great. Couple complaints: We had planned to stay for 3 weeks, The condo did not provide much in the way of cleaning supplies so I had to buy everything. The kitchen was minimally stocked, had to buy a few things like measuring cups, and baking pans. I would of also thought being there for 3 weeks more paper products would of been supplied but they weren't. Beds could use an upgrade, and the shower head as well. A couple of beach chairs would be a nice addition if you're able to go to the beach. Communication with the manager could be frustrating at times. I would go a day or more before a reply at some points. Positives: Great community, the balcony over looking the mangroves was awesome. We watched the manatee play everyday, beach was great if we had been able to utilize it more than 1 1/2 days. It was nice to have 2 restaurants on the property even if it was just for take out. The property itself was clean, loved the 3 balconies and the option of a garage. Overall if this stupid pandemic hadn't hit we would of had a great vacation.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would of been great If it hadn't been for Covid but was very bare bones

We had planned this trip last June to be our last as a family before my son ships off for the Navy in September. We had debated going not knowing if beaches or pools would be open due to covid but figured it was all private so didn't think they would close. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. Not the managers fault at all. I will say booking this property was a hot mess. I had changed our dates to arrive a day early and it totally screwed up everything. At one point I wondered if the booking agent was legit because I was sent to a different place to process a payment. and the manager definitely lacked the proper communication in my opinion. She would only communicate through text and maybe email and that was sketchy at times. The booking was such a mess at one point I asked to speak to her personally and she would not answer her phone. I understand text and email complete a trail but it is what made me wonder if I had booked a scam. She did however help us check in a day even earlier than our original change which was great. We loved the area and property. From the minute we walked in our favorite thing to do was watch the manatee play from the back balcony. Some things that could use some help: The beds in both rooms were very hard. They could use an upgrade, The shower head was awful, that def needs replacing. We had booked 3 weeks and when we arrived we had no cleaning products. I had to buy everything including a broom. Trying to get these things during the pandemic was fun. Days after we went into the garage and did find a broom but too late by then. The kitchen was bare bones. I had to buy a baking pan and measuring cups. And some beach chairs would be nice for those able to use the beach. Outside the Little Harbor area was pretty bleak. Grocery shopping was pretty close but there was not much else going on close by except the little red trailer on the way to Little harbor that did Bar B Que was great FYI. Pluses: the area had 2 restaurants which would of been very convenient, saw dolphins, could of rented boats or gone on cruises, great area to walk, neighbors seemed nice and a lot of younger families amongst the retired which was great.. We wish we could of enjoyed it in its full capacity. Overall I would recommend this area and property, but I would also recommend the manager work on communication.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

We really enjoyed our experience at this property. Manatees playing in the morning. Can’t get better

Plenty of room for our family. We were grateful for the pet friendly option. Unfortunately, it had a smell that a dog was there and the carpets were a bit loved. We loved the private beach and the restaurants here too.
Stayed 42 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca

This is a great area and a great condo for a family to get away and stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Shajaddah H.

Our stay

The condo was nice. Little Harbor is nice but unfortunately its not " black people" friendly. Ruskin fl. Is not for blacks. We were pointed out as soon as we hopped on a golf cart. Did i mention it was by a cop? Smh.... Also everything shuts down at 10p.m.. Too much to type about the situation but very uncomfortable outside of the condo. But it is a nice looking place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Wonderful Two Month Vacation

We greatly enjoyed our stay during Dec. and Jan. Carmen and Mark were very kind and helpful. Little Harbor is quiet, safe and lovely. We look forward to returning next winter.
Stayed 58 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great Value for a Posh Place

Comfortable, well-appointed townhouse with nice garage. Manatees frolicking beneath second-story porch. Beach, marina, and two restaurants in easy walking distance. Safe, quiet resort away from crowded shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terri K., South Carolina

Nice place for a weekend getaway

Spent a long weekend here, enjoyed the direct view of sunsets from upper floor balcony. Restaurant on property was great, live music nightly. Safe and quiet area. Unit was nice, full size stacking washer/dryer was an unexpected bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Great property!

Beautiful property. When we first got there the tv and internet weren’t working. The owners responded immediately and gave us an upgraded property at no additional cost to us. We also asked for early check in which they were able to accommodate. Renting the golf cart was super easy and I’m so glad we spent the extra money on it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarabeth H.

Lovely views

The rental was clean and accommodating. The grounds have everything you would need to have a nice relaxing stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Perfect Vacation

The property was beautiful. The garage was a nice addition. We had also rented a golf cart for the week which was well worth the money to go back and forth to the beach and fishing pier. The fishing was slow at times but in Virginia you have to take a charter to catch the fish we were catching right off the pier. Having a kitchen so Mom could cook her son who is in the Coast Guard home cooked meals was a hit. The only issue we had is that the reward card that we tried to use was out dated and some of the places wouldn't accept it and the menus were out of date. The bed in the master was wobbly and very uncomfortable. But we couldn't have been more happy with our vacation. Relaxing and the owner was very helpful because we had to be moved before we arrived to a different condo. Thank You Harbor View you have created countless memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

Great Getaway

Perfect unit for a relaxing week in sunny Florida. Very spacious unit that was clean and great for our 6 person group! Will definitely plan on returning if ever in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Anu G.

Beautiful beach, cozy condo

Would have been absolutely perfect if the description had showed that I had to go 1 flight up to the front door. My parents are both over 65 and didn’t like all the climbing up and down. Location was perfect, walking distance to beach was perfect. Kitchen was great to have meals at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Juan Angel G.

Great little get away!

The townhouse had everything we needed and was very well taken care of and very comfortable, our kids enjoyed it all as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017