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Beach happy Geataway!

Beachfront hotel with a fitness center

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Sport court
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

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Ruskin, FL

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About the neighborhood

Ruskin

Located within a mile (2 km) of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tampa Bay. The guestroom includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 39 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Beach happy Geataway!

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in the Southshore area of Tampa Bay, this waterfront inn boasts beautiful views, a restaurant serving American-Caribbean fare and two pools to splash and swim in. Sunsets over the water are spectacular. Take them in by the Tiki bar with live music, from the pier, or at the onsite restaurant, Sunset Grill. You might even catch sight of a dolphin or manatee. This place is perfectly located between Tampa and Sarasota right on Tampa Bay. You'll enjoy access to a number of amenities including tennis courts, beach volleyball, 3 pools, 2 Jacuzzis, a Tiki Bar and more when you stay here! For an additional fee guests can access watersports activities, bike rentals. Hooks Restaurant offers poolside snacks, drinks and cocktails until 9:00PM. Go for a stroll through the tropical gardens or take a nap on the resort's private beach. If water sports are your thing, the resort offers a number of activities on-site including guided jet ski tours, kayaks, and paddle boating. After lounging at the beach, retreat to your air-conditioned LIVING SPACE. Curl up on the bed and enjoy your favorite shows on cable TV. In the early evening, step out onto the pier and enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sunset. You can easily connect with friends and family back home, courtesy of the complimentary Wi-Fi.
If you feel like venturing away from the resort, we suggest day trips to visit The Dali Museum, Busch Gardens, the Tampa Zoo, the Florida Aquarium, or The Alley, a bowling alley and arcade. If you want to dance the night away, we are just 30 minutes from Ybor City nightlife and South Howard neighborhood in Tampa.
We also have children’s playground that is great for the little ones.
There's something here for everyone!
I look forward to booking with you and hope you enjoy your beach home away from home!
A Smart TV comes with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 22

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Little Harbor Beach Ruskin
Little Harbor Beach Private vacation home
Little Harbor Beach Private vacation home Ruskin

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this hotel?

This hotel is located in Ruskin within a short 18-minute walk of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. You'll also find Tampa Bay and E.G. Simmons Regional Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Beach happy Geataway!?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is this hotel next to a casino?

No, this hotel is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this hotel?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Beach happy Geataway!?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including a private pool as well as a private beach and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Beach happy Geataway!?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does this hotel offer breakfast?

No, this hotel doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this hotel.

Does Beach happy Geataway! have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from this hotel?

The closest major airport to this hotel is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is about 10 mi away. Another top airport is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is around 12.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Beach happy Geataway!?

Yes, every guestroom at Beach happy Geataway! comes with a deck.

Reviews

Beach happy Geataway! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, facility and aminities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcela m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a weekend scape

Please check the door lock, looks like it doesn’t lock from the inside, only with the little chain
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted a cute area for the weekend to relax (30 min from our house lol). The condo was on 1st floor, our parking was right in front of our door. The grounds were beautiful, lots of amenities which we had access to all. The condo was beautifully decorated, nice cold A/C, mini fridge/freezer, 2 burner cooktop, along with kitchenware, and comfortable bedding with extra pillows. The one small negative was the water coming out of the shower was weak and sometimes "groaned". We chalked it up to hard water scale. There are 2 bar & grill places we could walk to in about 5 minutes. We would definitely stay there again! Thank You Marilin for sharing your home with us:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

michael m.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica S.

Disappointed

Check in was horrible, literally standing outside with no code and after numerous texts, calls and messages had to use virtual host. Toilet paper holder broken, AC was so loud couldn’t sleep and no ice trays to name a few. Was celebrating 50th wedding anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was so cute and well set up, everything was provided: towels, sunscreen, kitchenware, etc. The property had a private beach, tiki bar and restaurant with gre at food. We enjoyed our fee days!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Annabella G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little hideaways

This place was impressive. It had everything quick walk up the free beach and access to the free pool that also has a hot tub. Beautiful quiet location but convenient to everything we needed. Beach towels were provided which I appreciated so much! Thank you for such a sweet quiet place where we had the most memorable time and a lifetime experience. Thank you! Host were great and on top of everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for an extended weekend

We loved our unit. The decor and vibe was awesome. Great view all around the complex. Loved the easy access to get in and out of our unit. Few down falls- the toilet paper holder was broken and the tp kept falling into the floor and would get wet. Had to store it on the bathroom ledge which is fine but inconvenient.The bed frame was awful. It was extended on the ends and poked way out. Getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and getting back in bed my fiance and I both whacked our shins on it, multiple times. My leg is definitely bruised and cut up from it.. it was very annoying. I couldn’t find anything about WiFi but I may have over looked that in an email. However there was a lack of outlets for plugging things in. We had two phones, two watches a speaker and AirPods to charge and only had the outlets in the kitchen. That was a bummer but it was nice to disconnect for the weekend. The emergency light is bright but bearable we didn’t seem to have trouble sleeping thru it. The dryer didn’t work and ate my 2 lol. Again not a huge deal but a downfall. That’s on the property though, not unit specific.There were plenty of towels, blankets, pillows which was nice. I love a lot of pillows so that was a good bonus.Two pools and the private beach were all very lovely. Everyone was pretty kind throughout the complex. All in all we enjoyed our stay here. I would totally come back to this unit (pending bedframe). Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kunkel

Very nice place except for the bright light outside
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

Came in town for a wedding very convenient in the location and maybe it is for wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunshine getaway

Peaceful & relaxed. Disappointed that the little pool wasn’t heated.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feb 1-16 2025

This is the 2nd year we stayed in this unit for 2 weeks. We like it because it’s on the ground floor and has 1 queen bed away from the air conditioner and kitchenette to cook (2burner cooktop microwave air fryer and mini refrigerator). Good for 2 people.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sibil W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, clean, perfect getaway!

Unit 105 is absolutely adorable! The kitchen had everything I needed for cooking, along with plenty of space to store my food, which made it feel like home. The decor and finishes were fresh and modern, creating a very welcoming atmosphere. I also felt very safe during my stay, and the sense of community in the area was a nice touch. It was the perfect blend of comfort and style, and I’d definitely stay again! Bringing the fam, next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great would go again!

Super cute place. Right at the water. Very peaceful, but not too far from various activities. Very reasonable price. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet area with nearby amenities

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Muhitul I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and quaint!

Great place. Quiet!!! Nice pools. 2 restaurants within walking distance. Only negative was a very bright porch light with no switch to turn off, no blackout shades,the room was never dark for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little place to stay

Comfortable. The only thing wrong is the ac trips sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Safwat B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nothing related to the picture

Was no beach or kitchen. It’s a big lie. Don’t waste your money.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo C., Romeoville

Liked: Cleanliness

Couple getaway

This is our 2nd time staying at the location. Everything was clean and weather was beautiful. The 2 restaurant/bars located on the premise are very good as well. Only a 35+minute drive to Tampa or Sarasota so not to far from things. It is a quiet place to relax and get some sun. Highly recommend the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tx 4 the stay

I liked the room, so clean and stylish. Short walk across parking lot there was benches, tables , grills, where you can sit and watch wildlife, we saw a dolphin, birds and many fish jumping out of the water. There was a cool tree frog and snails in the landscape by the patio. We had a drink by the beach bar, expect hefty prices. Maybe check swim conditions before going if that matters if a last minute trip. The beach has a no swim sign due to bacteria levels. Locals told us the beach is pretty bad in little harbour, lots of no see ums. And if you park at beach you have to pay. It's walkable unless you are physically challenged. If I don't need to stay on a big beach in the future, I'd consider staying here again. One more thing if physically challenged is the mini fridge, as it's low, and a taller fridge would be better for my travel companion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024