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The Little Harbor and Resort, Beach condo in steps away,dolphins🐬,swimming pools

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Ruskin, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Little Harbor and Resort, Beach condo in steps away,dolphins🐬,swimming pools

SUMMARY

Resort-style studio efficiency at Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin with a private balcony overlooking Tampa Bay w/ views of the sunset and St. Pete. It's a heavenly hideaway spot for your winter escape, a weekend getaway or just mixing a little pleasure into your business trip. Why stay at a boring business hotel when you can come home each day and have dinner and drinks at a restaurant/bar on the beach w/ live music every night. The beach is just steps away, across the street.

THE SPACE

Unit 406 is a second floor unit with a private balcony facing the bay, a full bath, efficiency kitchen, large refrigerator, microwave, HDTV cable TV, Wifi, dinning table, and coffee maker. This unit has a Queen bed and a futon-sofa that can accommodate up to 3-4 adults. Common non-aggressive house pets are welcome. No exotic animals.

Remember this is privately managed unit and you should contact us directly for any problems. We are not a hotel business and do not provide routine cleaning. Please reuse the towels and wash them with your laundry as needed. Many of our guests are 5-star rated and we take pride in having more than 80% 5-star ratings from our guests. We are responsive and will do our best to take care of any problems to ensure your stay is comfortable. Please be courteous and take care of our place as you would your own. If you use the dishes, please wash them.

NO SMOKING INSIDE. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A CLEANING FEE OF $150 IF YOU SMOKE INSIDE THE UNIT.

GUEST ACCESS

Little Harbor community boasts a private beach, a fishing pier, fitness center, laundry room, 5 tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub, water sports rentals on the beach, free beach chairs/umbrellas to use on a first come basis, 2 waterfront restaurants, a tiki bar with live music nightly, and of course its 2 marinas with deep-water access, available slips, high-and-dry storage, bait and tackle shop, fuel stop, and fishing charters with an easy course to Tampa Bay or the Gulf of Mexico. You can make this your relaxing home-base while you explore The Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Sarasota.

RENTAL SERVICES:
- Boats, Golf carts,Jet-skis, Wave Runners, Paddle boats, Kayaks, Canoes, Adult & Child Bicycles, Electric Grills, Fishing rods, Strollers, High chairs, Playpens, Cribs, and Booster seats.

TOURS & ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
- Theme Parks, Fishing Charters, Sunset-Dolphin Cruises, Sailing School, Evening Dinner Cruises, Golf Courses and much more.

There is a rack of tourist ads/brochures at the lobby if you’re looking for activities.

GUEST INTERACTION
We give our guests their privacy, but we are at Little Harbor everyday. The best way to reach us is by messaging via Airbnb app. We typically respond within minutes. You can also reach us by phone.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

You'll feel safe at this gated community. You'll meet people from all over the country who are staying at their vacation homes, escaping the winter, weekenders and business travelers looking for some relaxation and fun. The people are generally very friendly and easy-going.

GETTING AROUND

There are no public transportations. Most people use their own vehicles or rentals. Uber is available and inexpensive if you don't have a vehicle.

POPULAR ATTRACTION DISTANCES:

25 minutes drive to Downtown Tampa
45 Minutes drive to St.Pete
20 minute boat ride to St. Pete
35 minutes to Busch 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
30 Minutes to Tampa International Airport.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. An outdoor pool and a gym are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 8 minutes from Tampa Bay
The Little Harbor and Resort, Beach condo in steps away,dolphins🐬,swimming pools offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. The family-friendly The Little Harbor and Resort, Beach condo in steps away,dolphins🐬,swimming pools also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Ruskin apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

QUYNH PHAN

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 355 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Retreat W Sunset View 406
Beach Retreat
Beach Condo Retreat
Beach Condo Retreat W/ Sunset View #406 Ruskin
Apartment Beach Condo Retreat W/ Sunset View #406
Ruskin Beach Condo Retreat W/ Sunset View #406 Apartment
Apartment Beach Condo Retreat W/ Sunset View #406 Ruskin
Beach Retreat W/ Sunset View 406
Beach Condo Retreat W/ Sunset View 406

The Little Harbor and Resort, Beach condo in steps away,dolphins🐬,swimming pools Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 17 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Beth F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Piss in toilet
Worst experience at VRBO ever. Baited and switched us. Did not get the prooerty we rentrd. Piss in toilet from someone else. Pee stained bed. Filthy.second unit same owner just as bad. Run around from VRBO supprt, over 3 hours at MIDNIGHT. No help or resolution. Kept disconnecting my call. Told me piss from someone else was not a reason to cancel reservations and give me a refund. Left the property to stay in a beautifully clean Holiday Inn Express. Will NEVER stay there again, and I have serious reservations about ever booking VRBO because your response was more about protecting the lying owner, than giving us a new non filthy unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mike N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!
Room was filthy, mattress was old and worn out, microwave had food splatter, TV did not work, property felt like we were walking into section 8 housing, AC could not be adjusted, site manager would not send someone to clean until 11 the next day. WE DID NOT STAY. WE LEFT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Lovely area
We loved the Little Harbor area. Our unit was alright, but the floor hadn't been cleaned, which we ended up doing. The property manager was friendly and communicated things in a timely manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a quick vacation
Nice place, walking distance to two restaurants. Quiet area, great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 week stay.
I truly enjoyed staying here and highly recommend it. It’s peaceful and you don’t hear any other guest. The beach wasn’t crowded or the pool. The only thing missing is a convenience store. Although they are not far away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
I did not want to leave.
Such a beautiful sorrounding and peaceful. The saddest part was leaving.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

George

The view
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tricia H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Booking was cancelled without notice
A book this day the night before we were leaving. I had everything packed and all the preparations were made for our weekend trip. It was supposed to be a romantic getaway for my partner and I. Which we desperately needed. Unfortunately, to my surprise when I awoke the next morning to find our trip had been canceled without an explanation. I can't tell you how disappointed I was and how difficult it was for me to find something else on such short notice. As I began to search for new location, I saw the same host had more listings at that hotel. I was wary of even trying to book something else with her. We were very disappointed to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Evelyn S.

Disappointed.
Property from the outside very clean and resort - like . However the unit we stayed in had worn furniture, holes in the slipcovers on the couch, the inside should be redecorated from top to bottom. I will not go back. The lady at the desk was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was SO comfortable!! The view was spectacular. The room smelled very strongly of cleaner when we came in, which didn't bother me, but did my husband. Our building lost power our first night (6/17/21) and while it came back on almost immediately, it took out the wifi. Took two days for the cable TV to work and the WiFi NEVER came back. I texted the "manager" several times, and while I got a reply almost immediately, it was never solved. I also informed the manager that my husband killed a roach our first night. Manager said the palmetto bugs normally stay outside unless it's very rainy or extremely high temps. Which is all well and good, except it wasn't a palmetto bug. It was a roach. Manager said he'd have housekeeping come spray. Well, I killed two baby roaches that night and found a big roach IN MY BAG my the day we left and I was packing. I messaged him, yet again and told him he might want to get a professional exterminator and sent a picture of the roach that was in my bag, and NEVER heard back, presumably because we'd already checked out. The wifi normally wouldn't be a big deal, but service reception isn't that great there. Oh... And there's only 2 pools that you have access to. Not the 3 that is advertised. Overall, we enjoyed our trip, but weren't impressed at all with the room, other than the comfort of the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Communication seems fine. I was able to get the shower drain fixed but the fact i did have to shower in a puddle of my own filth shows a lack of care and attention to detail. There were many noticeable filthy areas and half done jobs that could be considered a code violation. The most obviouse and potentially dangerouse problem I experienced was the electric receptacles on the kitchen counter near the sink pull out of the wall when trying to unplug something. This exposes the wires and pulls on the connections which will cause injury, death or fire. There is an obviouse lack of care and or experience with management.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. Property was nice and unit 406 met our expectations. Everything was within walking distance such as restaurants, beach area, and playground. Only thing the area was missing was a store to buy forgotten items, beach/fishing stuff but we found what we needed in a short drive. We considered adding an extra night but laundry facilities were closed due to Covid. Would have been nice to be able to use personal discretion on using it and we would have extended our stay. We didn’t book through property so really didn’t have a need to interact with staff but we did meet the manager during our visit and he was very friendly. Very family friendly environment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realize there was no microwave or stove Otherwise wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The property and room was as described. I was pleased with the ease of check in and communication from the host, Quinn. He checked on us shortly after arrival and throughout our stay. 2 pools, hot tub, fitness center and 2 restaurants were within a couple minute walk. The food and drinks at the Sunset Tiki Grill was very good and reasonably priced. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Leah A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bummer
Pet friendly- no mention of extra charge for animal but after paid in full asked for more money. Front door stuck so bad I hurt my back trying to open it. Toilet rocked every time you sat on it. Roaches in bathroom and kitchen. Glad I didn’t see them until morning of check out! Bags of garbage in hallway for over 24 hours. Second day garbage on landing outside front door for another full day. Hair dryer didn’t work. Bed so soft hurt my back again. Total bummer! I don’t recommend this unit. Maybe other units were better
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Kristie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Harbor
The place was what I expected. I am familiar with the area. Easy check-in, owner’s made sure we were comfortable and followed up with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Maryna S.

nice little place.
Nice little place, it gets very crowded at night. The room, bed was very uncomfortable, pillows kept sliding down. No stove. Also, internet connection was very bad!!!! It would not get connected to wifi or even my internet was not connecting. I had to go outside to get connected. Nice balcony view.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018