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Paradise Waterfront Resort! PoolSpa with swim-up bar, Dock, Kayaks, Pets Welcome

Family-friendly vacation home with an outdoor pool, steps from Tampa Bay

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Apollo Beach, FL
  • Place, Apollo Beach Dog Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Apollo Beach

This vacation home places you next to Tampa Bay and within 2 miles (3 km) of Apollo Beach Dog Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Port of Tampa - 25 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 26 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 27 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 40 min drive - 25.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬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.

Paradise Waterfront Resort! PoolSpa with swim-up bar, Dock, Kayaks, Pets Welcome

Welcome to your new Vacation Getaway! For short and long-term stays. Our lovely home is directly waterside to the canals in Apollo Beach. You have access to kayaks, and while you aren't paddling about in the waters or watching dolphins from your backyard, you can relax in your living room with the whole family.

This home sleeps 14 and is adjacent to another of our vacation homes, which also sleeps 14. Ask us about available dates for both houses for large groups!

Enjoy the swimming pool, spa, and grill in our backyard. The pool has a waterfall, swim-up bar, and shallow kids' area with fountains. The spa is heated and complimentary with a Newly installed local control panel for your usage! The pool can be heated for a fee.

Play the piano we keep in the front hallway! If you have a boat, you’re welcome to dock it in the canal in our backyard.

You have access to the entire home including the dock: A beautiful kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker, bathrooms, four bedrooms and a living room area. Our space is designed to give you the most relaxing vacation possible as you explore Florida. We provide everything you could possibly need, and we are conveniently located near Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Busch Family Amusement Park and only 70 min from Disney Orlando.

The house comfortably accommodates 14 people. A travel crib/playpen is also provided! There are large, flat-screen, smart TVs in the living room and master bedroom.

Apollo Beach is also home to a recreation center open to the public, with parks, a golf course (you must purchase a pass to use), and more. The nearest beach, the Apollo Beach Preserve, is 5 minutes away by car.

As per Hillsborough county ordinance, there is a minimum of seven days that must be booked per stay.

Be sure to check out our other 6 properties here in Apollo Beach by the following property ID:
1580463 , 1387540 , 2252366, 2879278, 2905094, 2517350
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

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 accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO PARTIES. Sign agreement and ID required. NOISE No street parking No fishing without permit
No smoking, underage drinking, illicit substances,
Waterfront property with private dock. Use of the dock, kayaks water access is at guests’ own risk. Adult supervision required for children@all times.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 3 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Off furniture, pest-treated, trained, not hostile

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Apollo Beach, just steps from Tampa Bay. You'll also find Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Paradise Waterfront Resort! PoolSpa with swim-up bar, Dock, Kayaks, Pets Welcome?

This waterfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Paradise Waterfront Resort! PoolSpa with swim-up bar, Dock, Kayaks, Pets Welcome have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is 29 mi away (45 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 12.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Paradise Waterfront Resort! PoolSpa with swim-up bar, Dock, Kayaks, Pets Welcome?

Yes, every accommodation at Paradise Waterfront Resort! PoolSpa with swim-up bar, Dock, Kayaks, Pets Welcome comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Paradise Waterfront Resort! PoolSpa with swim-up bar, Dock, Kayaks, Pets Welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back yard is the best part.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

grant o.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property and location for a family getaway with beautiful outdoor pool area right on the water. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karl Z.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay, fantastic pool! Enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. Also the host was very helpful and responsive. So nice to relax here…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Don J.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Apollo Beach

The check in process was super easy. Pool was nice, nice big open kitchen/living room. Our complaints were we found multiple roaches in the house and garage(after 4 days of being there). It was easy to see that the sheets on multiple beds were NOT wash prior to our arrival. We had multiple house guest get bit from something in the beds the first night there. When I tried to contact the host, I was never able to get ahold of anyone. Yes we did complete our trip cause we had NO where else to go. But we washed bedding and sprayed the roach killer they had in the house. The area was super quiet but it’s obvious the neighbors do NOT want guest in the neighborhood.
Living room
Kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing get

Overall the house was spectacular, wonderful pool layout. Very clean and organized. Internet would not commect, reached out to Ron who helped us to the fullest. He was very professional and got the job done the same day. Have they recommend this location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica F., Tecumseh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay beautiful pool and the owner was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing pool

Traveled with grandkids aged 4-10 and they spent every possible minute in the pool. Booked this property based 100% on the pool and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Pool and House

The pool was excellent! The pool deck was large for all to enjoy. The only downside of our stay was the neighbor across the canal that clearly did not want anyone enjoying the outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette A.

Nice but Not As Nice

After we got in, I received a message that we have to document everything wrong and turn it in right away or we would be held responsible for damages. It took us over 2 hours to do this due to all the dents, scratches etc on the furniture and appliances. Next, we paid extra to have pool heated, the heat was not turned on until we arrived and I got a notice saying it would take 24 hours to heat up! Why didn’t they turn it on the day before we arrived and shut it off the day before we left. Same amount of electricity used but we would have gotten the full benefit of what we paid for. The showers were so dirty I went to the store and bought Lysol cleaner to clean and disinfect them. On Thursday, we got a surprise visit from a Mold Inspector. I called the house manager who apologized for the interruption and said she would have gave us a heads up but the inspector never got back with her with a date and time. Several minutes later someone associated with the house came to talk to the inspector at the request of the house manager. Only problem, he knew the inspector was coming that day but was told 4:30 and the inspector showed up a few minutes after 4:00. So the manager DID know they were coming and simply forgot to tell us. I am thankful we happened to be there, otherwise strangers would have been in the house with all our personal belongings. Last, it is NOT a hot tub! They told us they heated the pool to 80, well the tub was only a few degrees warmer than that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing paradise

First off the owners of the property were super accommodating. They even brought us a delicious fresh avocado from their tree. The home was beautiful. The pool and outdoor space was incredible! We spent most of our week in the pool. Sadly we did not see any dolphins 😞 The available kayaks were a nice touch! You don’t get that little extra at most places.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric S., Roanoke, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

It was okay

Property was nice and quiet. Could use some updated outside furniture other than that it was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna M.

Needs some attention

We came here with some close friends for a week of vacation. There are pros and cons to this property. Pros: Plenty of beds for a large group Close to shopping Within an hour drive of some really nice beaches. We visited Siesta Key and it was awesome. The water was beautiful. Within 30-40 minutes of Busch Gardens and downtown Tampa. The pool was awesome Communication with the property owner was nice when we couldn’t get the hot tub to work. They are very responsive to questions. Cons: The house wasn’t very clean with crumbs that were found in one of the beds, dirty bathroom mats. Not enough towels for large groups and we ended up buying towels for our stay. Not enough toilet paper, paper towels available for a week and we had to purchase more. We also ran out of garbage bags. The furniture seemed dingy- would recommend something other than fabric so it could be wiped down. The pool needs to be cleaned. There were things floating in it and sand and debris at the bottom as well as kids toys. The pool guy came once while we were there but it really needs a good filter to clear all the debris floating in it. Please be aware of the bugs outdoors. We had numerous bites that have been terrible. Definitely recommend bug spray. This property could be a lot nicer with a very thorough cleaning, including the pool, furniture , and more supplies like towels, paper towels and toilet paper. The walls also have scuffs everywhere. Would I stay here again? No.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

We loved staying at this property. The pool was so nice and we had a great time swimming almost every day. The property was in a great location! We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views and amazing people- dolphins and manatees visited!!!

Stayed here for a month and it was beautiful. The outdoor area was wonderful. Outdoor Furniture further from the slider is in really poor shape and not really usable, so we only used the one table just at the slider. Needed some more attention to cleaning the pool deck and doing something with the kids stuff for the pool as it was just in a dirty heap at the foot of the stairs outside Overall our month long stay was wonderful and I would recommend this home highly. The people in the neighborhood were amazing. Felt like home
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighborhood, great pool

This home has a fantastic salt water pool and pool area. Perfect for spending the day in the water with the family. The host was very good at communicating and prompt. The neighborhood was very quiet. The neighbors, unfortunately, did not tolerate any noise day or night. So if the kids were outside in the pool during the day, they made it very clear they did not like the noise of kids playing (mainly the guy across the canal). He was actually quite rude, mimicking our kids! This was a huge downfall of our stay. The cleanliness of the bathroom was not that great..there was black mold in the bathtub. We would recommend bringing your own pillows because the ones that were provided were very hard and
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

February get away

Great property enjoyed by all Ages of our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow!

This was seriously one of the best Thanksgivings we have had as a family and this home was the perfect place to house us all! From the pool (pay to heat it! Its worth it!), to the beautiful canal with dolphins and sealife almost everytime we sat out there, it was incredible. 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best property owner

We have stayed at many VRBO rental houses but this owner went above and beyond to make us happy. We had the privilege of staying at three of this owners rental homes during our stay at Apollo Beach. Each home was a beautiful propery, in a great location, and included a fantastic owner experience. The owner never stopped doing what they could to help us make the best of our time in Apollo Beach. When we come back to this area, we will stay in this owners properties. Thanks for all you did for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great outdoor space

Lovely neighborhood, great house
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing pool/hot tub area!

The home was very nice. The outdoor area is wonderful! We encountered a small issue with the hot tub, and the host had someone out to check and fix it right away!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We truly enjoyed this gorgeous property. The pool is phenomenal and the view of the waterway spectacular. The communication with the owner/manager was excellent. The only negative is neighborhood rules seem to be a little strict for us. Though we didn’t have issues at all with anyone calling, we kept having to remind ourselves to be really quiet after 9 and before 8. ;) Still a beautiful property a lovely vacation. We absolutely would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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