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Beach Resort! 3bdrm 3 bth- Quick walk to the beach, restaurants, bars, pools, fitness center and so much more!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Marina
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • MacDill Air Force Base
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪50 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 30.7 mi (49.4 km) from MacDill Air Force Base and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from E.G. Simmons Regional Park.

What's nearby

  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Tampa Bay - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 49 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 50 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Vinoy Park - 57 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Golf Course Community - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬8 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.

Beach Resort! 3bdrm 3 bth- Quick walk to the beach, restaurants, bars, pools, fitness center and so much more!

FLOOR PLAN:

* First Floor: is the garage and carport.
* Second Floor: living room with a queen sleeper sofa, kitchen, dining, half bath, washer/dryer and large balcony, queen bedroom with a full bath.
* Third Floor: master bedroom with KING bed, closets, full master bath and a balcony with waterview. Second bedroom with full and a twin bed, closet and private full bath, plus balcony with street and bayside view.

This is a 3 bedroom 3 bath townhome located in Little Harbor Beach Community Resort in Tampa Bay. Access to all amenities. Onsite Management, Customer Support, Free Parking in carport and community overflow parking. Wi-Fi and access to all amenities.

*Hassle Free Check in & Check Out Procedures*

We work with our guests to accommodate early check ins and late check outs when the calendar is open, just ask!

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 microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including a picnic area.
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 carport

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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
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 not allowed

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

2 min Drive Beach Tampa Bay 3 Bdrm 3 Bth Private Style Community
2 min Drive Beach Tampa Bay 3 Bdrm 3 Bth Private Style Community
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Beach Resort! 3bdrm 3 bth- Quick walk to the beach, restaurants, bars, pools, fitness center and so much more! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place and very close to the private beach. Plenty of room and we loved the balconies.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

alaina p.

poor communication and mis information

the place over had no major issues but had a lot a minor ones. one of the bed room doors were broken soon arrival ( host never got back to me about it). the garbage disposal in the kitchen old food and rotten, i had to go to a store and buy cleaner myself to get rid of smell. the garage door completely didn’t work and while i was at my stay it was hard storms and my car was just out. when i tried to reach out about the garage door the host replied then ghosted me until check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shemeka H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Location and amenities excellent. Furniture is worn. Carpet was not clean. Overall good location and pretty nice townhouse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruskin vacation

Enjoyed the area.. towns house was great and clean, short walk to the beach and pool.. enjoyed our stay.. recommend again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Harbor Townhouse

Everything was awesome with the exception of the sofa couch in the living room. It had a structural issue on one side. Didn’t affect us (retired couple) so we didn’t notify the manager until we checked out. I’m sure this issue has been resolved. The manager Carmen is awesome. Very friendly and responsive to our needs. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

We had a quick three day stop into this very lovely townhouse. The location description and amenities were exactly as written. The communication from the management company was excellent. The spot was great with the little beach, two restaurants, two pools, and great sidewalks to get around on being the perfect spot for our stay. We would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna E.

Ok

Not able to see the ocean long walk to beach and restaurant ..I was not able to get around..
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail D.

Nice Complex - Mediocre Unit

Little Harbor is a nice complex, quiet (in Jan), well maintained, nice amenities. Unit - plenty of space. Patio table/chairs shown are in garage & all are rusting, living room furniture is worn & not real clean - no throw pillows as shown, dining room furniture is not what is shown, king bed creaky and not very firm, closets - no hangers in any bedrooms, no vacuum, mop or cleaning supplies, micro broken, small on on counter works - all in all this unit shows more wear than the pictures on VRBO.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dorisel B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but poorly managed.!

This could be a stella property if it was cared for. The property manager was condensending when we called w/our concerns and admitted that she knew the furniture was extremely dirty, need replacing and that you sank down into the sofa. Floors were not cleaned. Fans had accumulated dirt that looked like worms when removed. Cookware needed replacing, which was, after we complained. Light bulbs were missing in the bathrooms. Sheets were threadbare. Toilet seat in master bath had to be replaced. Body imprint was left in the mattress...most uncomfortable ever. Amenities left for us, the renters, were a joke...toilet tissue from Dollar Store and not even one pod for the dishwasher. We had to purchase wine glasses. This property and all that Carmen manages need to be removed from VRBO, until she gets her act together and she treats the renters w/ dignity. This gives VRBO a bad name, especially since this was my first VRBO experience.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for family reunion

Place is clean and is really roomy!! Had a great time 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our family. Now that our children are grown, they need their own space, so 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms are necessary. We liked the balconies & the view from the back of the townhouse. The fully stocked kitchen was nice even though we didn’t use it much. The location was great! It’s just a short drive to visit family in Sun City Center. Plus, it was just a short walk to the beach & restaurant. Our only complaint was that the beds were harder than we’re used to, so we didn’t sleep as well as we would have liked to sleep. Otherwise, the townhouse was comfortable and met all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation spot

The townhouse was so nice, very clean and spacious. The grounds were beautiful, we enjoyed the restaurants, pools and beach! Looking forward to our stay next year!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice accommodations just like the pictures

The property was well-maintained and is very much like the online photographs. It was very roomy to accommodate our small family with room to spare. The balconies were enjoyable and 3 bathrooms made it a snap for everyone to get ready to go out. The check in process was efficient however we had a bit of a mixup and did not get a welcome email the day of arrival with check in details. So we showed up as we said we would with no one there to greet us and didn’t know how to get in. However a quick text to the owner was responded to immediately and we were able to get in. Paper supplies were dropped off minutes later. The only negative for the home is that the towels supplied need to be updated and there was only one beach chair at the property and it was in poor shape. There are chairs available at the private beach for rent and we had no problems getting them. The private beach area was very convenient and only a short walk from the unit. If you’re looking for a great low-key getaway with family / friends this is it. If you’re looking for lots to do immediately surrounding the home be prepared to drive as most things are 20-30 minute drive away. And that’s exactly what we did and had an enjoyable and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Monique R.

We were evacuating from a hurricane.

The communication was fine with the owners. There were problems with the tv in the family room. I have a 77 year old husband with slight dementia and trouble getting around. Had 5 grandchildren with me and could not get out and about very well. Needed the tv. The chairs around the table were very worn and coming apart from the bottom and need to be replaced. But it was a nice place to run to on the spur of the moment. We left one day early and were to get a refund which I have not seen yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan & Sheryl W., Blythewood, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for relaxation and fun.

We chose this property to house relatives for a family funeral. We could not have asked for a more relaxing environment. The house is lovely and so nice to have a bathroom for each bedroom. The beds were very comfortable. The Property Manager was very good about responding in a timely manner if we had a question. They actually switched us to another townhouse with the exact same floor plan as the townhouse we had originally rented because of the tv not working. She wanted to make sure our stay was perfect. It was. It would’ve been nice to have the time to avail ourselves of the amenities offered, but we were too busy. We did walk over one night to the marina bar and have a drink on the water. Just what we needed. This is a good choice go ahead and rent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Sarah C.

It was okay

This is a lovely home. However, the lack of attention to detail was annoying. The information states that there are bath towels, beach towels, some coffee and some toilet paper. There were not enough beach or bath towels for our party of six . No washcloths or hand towels. No coffee. No toilet paper. One bed did not have a pillow. (Carmen did not respond when I alerted her to this.) This required an additional trip to purchase these things. There was dog hair on the bed spreads. The living room television did not work. The condo was not ready at 4pm. We did not let it ruin our stay, but it could have been better.

10/10 Excellent

Keshia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and awesome owners

My family and I enjoyed are stay here very much! Everything you need is within 10 min or less close and convenient. We had no issues what so ever, took advantage of the beach chairs and cooler in the garage (provided by the owners) before making our way to the private beach area, so very thought full! Kitchen was fully loaded plenty of dishes and utensils to cook for our family of 8, beds were very comfortable and everyone slept great! Owners were very helpful with any questions we had, provided AWESOME service and quick to respond! I would highly recommend this condo!!! Overall it was super clean, tasteful and very accommodating! Will definitely be where I stay anytime I come to Tampa area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

linda g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruskin

We enjoyed the stay and would come back

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Family Get Away

Check in was easy. The condo was so welcoming. We immediately felt at home. We had a problem with the cable box but Carmen came right over and fixed it while we were out for dinner. The condo was clean and accommodating. We had ample space for our family of 7. It is conveniently located near the beach and restaurants. The only thing I would mention is that are several stairs to enter into the property which was a challenge for my 82 year old mother. However she was happy the entire visit. Thanks again Carmen for sharing your property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Lorraine R.

Family getaway

Overall the property was nice just a few issues. The cable in the family room never worked. When I reported the issue to the property manager she provided some troubleshooting tips but the issue was never resolved or addressed any further even after requesting someone come correct the problem. There were a few issues with water bugs also. The neighborhood was quiet which was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Perfect vacation rental!

Just returned from a week at this beautiful retreat. Little Harbour has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Restaurants, the beach, and nightly entertainment are a quick walk down the street. The condo itself was beautiful, comfortable and just perfect! Can't wait to return! Thank you for sharing your home!! Melisss
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice quiet place with beautiful views!

Great place to vacation!Nice townhouse very clean and beautiful views from the each of the 4 decks!Saw manatees from our deck and dolphins in the bay !Lots of activities for my grandkids who came to visit and a very safe place for them to walk around.Short walk to the nice private beach and two restaurants with delicious seafood and entertainment every night ,wonderful place to watch the sunset!We really enjoyed our month there !
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luanne S.

Little Harbor

We enjoyed our stay at Little Harbor. Unit was clean, decent size and tastefully decorated.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA B.

Cute cozy home

I am very satisfied and pleased because in true honesty it was a great weekend. The owners of the property are very welcoming and attentive. The home is in good shape and very cozy. The only thing I recommend the next guest is to take your own towels and pillows, the home has some but it wasn’t enough for my family. Besides that I had a wonderful weekend with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn G.

Beautiful home

My family and I enjoyed our time in this beautiful and spacious home. We would definitely stay here again, very family friendly area with its own private beach and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018