Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park, this condo is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Bay. The condo includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.
MacDill Air Force Base - 51 min drive - 36.5 miles
Salvador Dali Museum - 52 min drive - 42.1 miles
Vinoy Park - 58 min drive - 43.5 miles
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 40 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - 17 min drive
The Fish House - 5 min drive
Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill - 10 min drive
The Dog House and More - 8 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.
DOLPHINS🐬, BEACH step away, WIFI, FREE PARKING, POOLS, HOT TUB, POOL VIEW #509
Resort-style studio w/ full kitchen at The Inn Resort at Little Harbor in Ruskin. 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 night to a sunset on the beach and have dinner and drinks at the two waterfront restaurant/bar w/ evening live music. The beach is just steps away, across the street. Unit 509 is a first floor unit facing lagoon and swimming pool. It has 2 queen beds, a full bath, HDTV cable TV, Wifi, a full kitchen w/ stove, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and dish washer. Can accommodate 4 adults.
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 $250 IF YOU SMOKE INSIDE THE UNIT.Little Harbor community boasts a private beach, a fishing pier, fitness center, laundry room, 5 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools and 2 hot tubs (including the pool/grilling area at Harborside Suites), water sports rentals on the beach, 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.
WORKING AWAY 24-hour business center Conference space Meeting rooms 3 Conference space size (feet) - 4004 Conference space size (meters) - 372
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, Beach chairs/umbrellas.
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.All the units at The Inn Resort are privately owned and many are managed by the rental program, but our units are managed privately by us and you should contact us directly (not the lobby) for any problems. We have upgraded many of our units and added our personal touches to ensure you have a pleasant stay. Please understand that we are not a hotel business and do not provide routine cleaning service. Please reuse the towels and feel free to wash the towels with your laundry as needed. If you need your unit serviced again, we charge $50/cleaning as that is what we pay our cleaner. There are cleaning supplies in the unit for you to use as needed. We love our guests. Many of our guests are 5-star rated guests and we take pride in the fact that we get more than 80% 5-star ratings. We are responsive to your needs so feel free to contact us for any problems. We will do our best to take care of any problems. Please take care of our place as if it is your own. If you use the dishes, please wash them.You'll feel safe at this gated community. You'll meet people from all over the world 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.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.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find a TV with cable channels. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
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
Garden
Gated community
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
This property doesn't allow pets
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
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do near this condo?
This condo is located in Ruskin, close to Tampa Bay, Ruskin Family Drive-In, and Beer Can Island. You'll also find Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and E.G. Simmons Regional Park within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this condo?
No, there isn't parking at this condo.
Is this condo adjacent to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this condo?
Yes, this condo has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.
What do couples enjoy most about DOLPHINS🐬, BEACH step away, WIFI, FREE PARKING, POOLS, HOT TUB, POOL VIEW #509?
There are many amenities for couples at this condo, including a private pool, private pools in some condo units, as well as an outdoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at DOLPHINS🐬, BEACH step away, WIFI, FREE PARKING, POOLS, HOT TUB, POOL VIEW #509?
No, but this condo does have a heated pool.
Does this condo provide breakfast?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Does this condo have connecting rooms?
No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this condo?
The closest major airport to this condo is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is about 9.9 mi away. Another top airport is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is around 12.6 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at DOLPHINS🐬, BEACH step away, WIFI, FREE PARKING, POOLS, HOT TUB, POOL VIEW #509?
No, there aren't any condo units with balconies at DOLPHINS🐬, BEACH step away, WIFI, FREE PARKING, POOLS, HOT TUB, POOL VIEW #509.
DOLPHINS🐬, BEACH step away, WIFI, FREE PARKING, POOLS, HOT TUB, POOL VIEW #509 Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Ashley F.
May 14, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beat up
The surrounding area was great. Everything within walking distance. The room on the other hand was beat up. The whole building smelled like cigarettes. Light bulbs out in the bathroom, lot of scratches in the headboard. No box spring under the mattress. Dirty sponges under the sink. I would return to the area but not this listing or building.
Ashley F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
vickie g.
Mar 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip
Enjoyed our stay
vickie g.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
4/10 Poor
Mindy B.
Mar 15, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy not as described!
We arrived late in the evening. The resort is so cute and well kept. The unit we rented however was disgusting!! Everywhere we looked it was dirty and dead bugs. We called the property manager but no answer since it was late. Spent and hour on the phone with VRBO and after sending pictures they said it was “Clean enough” and we should live with it!! We were not able to stay and had to drive an hour to get a hotel and spend more money. The next day the manager gave us a new unit that was “remodeled” it was very poorly remodeled. Nothing was done by a licensed contractor for sure. It also was very dirty and I had to clean it just to stay there. There was very little to use in the kitchen, no towels wash clothes to clean dishes etc. only 2 forks etc, the toaster was stored with the dust pan sitting on it!! The property manager refused to refund even a portion of our stay even though we missed a night and have to pay for a hotel!! I will definitely stay at this resort again but never one of this owners units. We talked to other guests and they had very clean well equipped spaces.
Mindy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian W.
Feb 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Modern appliances/problem free rental.
Easy setting up through VRBO. Photos and description were accurate.
Brian W.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire D.
Apr 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Florida
Love, love the dock, restaurants and open space
Claire D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
6/10 Okay
Tim C.
Mar 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Confused Limbo
First time user for VRBO.
The owner finally communicated with us after we got refunded. Vrbo did take care of the first night which did make things better. Might I suggest that when there is a two or more day stay and this happens NOT wait 24 hours. It should go to the next day’s CHECK IN TIME so that renters don’t have to be left in limbo for those hours waiting around to know what to do before checking in again. Thanks.