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A water park with multiple water slides and a pool area with inflatable tubes.
A covered outdoor area with a bar, seating, and a view of the beach.
A marina with docked boats, a wooden pier, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.
Fitness facility
A beachfront hotel with a covered dining area, a pool, and a beach with umbrellas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61593 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, E.G. Simmons Regional Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ruskin

Within a short walk of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tampa Bay. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Golf Course Community - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬3 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.

Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor

You'll never want to leave this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome in the picturesque Gulf-side community of Little Harbor.



Property Highlights:



- Breathtaking Views: Relax on your private balconies and take in the serene canal and conservation area scenery.



- Open & Inviting Layout: The open floor plan keeps everyone connected, whether cooking, dining, or lounging in the living area.



- Cozy Living Space: Enjoy tiled floors, comfortable seating, a large flat-screen TV, and a DVD player for relaxing movie nights.



- Scenic Dining: Share meals with tranquil canal and conservation views, making every dining experience peaceful and enjoyable.



- Fully Equipped Kitchen: Cook with ease using modern appliances, cookware, and utensils—perfect for family meals or quick snacks.



Unique Features:

- Wildlife Sightings: Enjoy the unique experience of spotting manatees and dolphins from the balconies.

- Perfect for Water Lovers: If you love the water and relaxation, this is the ideal vacation spot for you.



Bedding and Bath Layout:

- Comfort and Convenience: This harbor community home provides a comfortable and convenient layout, ensuring a restful stay.

- Book your stay today and experience the perfect blend of comfort and nature in this beautiful Little Harbor townhome.



SECOND FLOOR:

(Bedroom 1) – Full Bedroom w/Wall Mounted Flat Screen TV (Please note: Main Floor Bedroom does not have a closet)

(Bathroom 1) – Shared Full Bath w/Shower & Tub Combination



THIRD FLOOR:

(Bedroom 2) – Twin Bedroom w/Two Twin Beds, Flat Screen TV and Balcony

(Bathroom 2) – Shared Full Bath w/Shower & Tub Combination

(Bedroom 3) – Queen Master Bedroom w/En-Suite Bath, Flat Screen TV & Balcony

(Bathroom 3) – En-suite bathroom to Queen Bedroom w/Walk In Shower and Garden Tub



ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

Free Resort Wi-Fi, Free Local Calling & Cable Package

Tile Flooring Main Areas, Carpeted Bedrooms

Comfortable Furnishing, Open Floor Plan

Towels, Linens, Bedding

Stacked Washer & Dryer Unit on Top Floor

Fully Equipped Kitchen, Cookware, Dishware

Much More!



We look forward to having you as our guests!



MANAGERS NOTES:

**The garage is not available for guest use at this home.

**While the resort features a private beach, water access is regulated by the Florida Department of Health. If water quality concerns arise, the department may issue advisories or restrict water access entirely. Please note that the resort, homeowner, and iTrip Orlando have no control over these decisions, and no refunds will be issued as this is a mandate from a federal agency. For more information on water quality or current advisories, please contact the Florida Department of Health or visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/



HEAR FROM GUESTS:

An enjoyable Christmas at 456 Little Harbor. A lovely, large space to stay with three bedrooms. We enjoyed watching the manatees off the back porch every morning with our coffee. Judi R.



Everything is as it was advertised. My family of 6 enjoyed this townhouse extremely. It was clean and fully stocked. The neighborhood is great and very closely connected to a private beach. Terry L.



Went to Florida for the birth of my grandson and was fortunate to find this townhome less than 5 minutes from where my daughter lives. Townhome was clean and exactly as shown on website. Couldn't set the A/C lower than 73 so upstairs master bedroom could get a little warm so bought a small fan which helped in the afternoons. Otherwise, a relaxing vacation. Susan W.



This is the first time that we stayed in this townhouse in Little Harbor, Ruskin Florida. We were very pleased with how well equipped it is and it is extremely clean and seems like everything is new in the house. The view in the back is very pleasing and it is fun to watch the manatees. The only recommendation I would have would be to have a king size bed in the master bedroom. Otherwise, the house is lovely and we are very pleased with it. Also, one more recommendation would be to leave instructions on to how to work the TV with spectrum. Earl. W. (Mgr. Note: TV details have been updated on guest check in details. Thank you.)



We have been to Little Harbor in Ruskin a few years in a row now. The condo we stay in is impeccable and very well stocked! Comfortable beds, great spacious living area and the resort is fantastic. Heidi F.



This is our fourth year at Little Harbor and it was, once again, wonderful! The condo is great...nicely decorated, very clean and everything in working order. The beds are very comfortable and there are many pillows to choose from if you are a picky pillow person like me. Julie B.



Very nicely appointed condo that is spacious. The kitchen had great appliances and the beds were comfortable. The inlet behind the condo which was easily viewable from the porches has the most pleasant manatee experience I have ever experienced. The housekeeper was quite nice on checkout day and provided some useful assistance as well. I highly recommend this condo. Kevin P.

**While the resort features a private beach, water access is regulated by the Florida Department of Health. If water quality concerns arise, the department may issue advisories or restrict water access entirely. Please note that the resort, homeowner, and iTrip Orlando have no control over these decisions, and no refunds will be issued as this is a mandate from a federal agency. For more information on water quality or current advisories, please contact the Florida Department of Health or visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wildlife walks
  • Fishing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,593 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 25

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

2970

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ruskin within a short 14-minute walk of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. You'll also find Tampa Bay and Ruskin Family Drive-In within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and video games as well as a hot tub.

Does Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is about 10.1 mi away. Another top airport is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is around 13 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor?

Yes, every house at Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor comes with a balcony and some offer water views.

Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

The property worked out great for our stay. It was nice to have a designated parking space.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spring Break with kids

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was great and rental was as described! Very clean and worked well for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hidden gem tucked away near a marina with manatees playing near the back yard!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Nice location
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This condo was clean and as described!! It worked for what we needed!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

Little Harbor

We have been to Little Harbor in Ruskin a few years in a row now. The condo we stay in is impeccable and very well stocked! Comfortable beds, great spacious living area and the resort is fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weixiang L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

was good over all

everything was smooth.
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Place

The condo was clean and very well stocked for dishes, silverware, etc. All of the appliances work and the beds are very comfortable. Our favorite part of the day is when the manatees are playing in the channel behind the condo. We even had a dolphin visit one day! Great place!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

This is a beautiful townhouse, spacious, comfortable, and fully-stocked, and the private beach and Sunset Grill restaurant is lovely in the resort, overlooking the bay toward St Petersburg. My husband and I like to take long walks, however, there’s not much space for walking. Nonetheless, it was a great place for a long weekend stay for a soccer tournament. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time had by all

The condo was very comfortable & the location is good for getting around to various family activities. Wish there were a few more dishes & cookware. Would have also liked more balcony furniture - one plastic chair upstairs - seemed awkward. Overall a great time.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with many amenities

The townhouse was very clean and easily accessible other than needing to go up two short flights of stairs. The rental had everything you would need to live in for short or longer terms. The property has amazing access to pools, hot tub, fitness room, nice beach and two waterfront bars with excellent food and drinks. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this rental as we would definitely use it again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

456 Bahia Beach Blvd, Ruskin Fl

Excellent! After two really dirty experiences renting in the last year, this was a blessing. Clean, stocked with towels, and balcony chairs. Neighbors are friendly n beach is short walk. We not only saw manatees out our back patio but a dolphin and jumping mullet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ok stay

We had a nice stay here. We selected little harbor due to close proximity to family. There was a good amount of space for my family of 4 and we enjoyed the sunset grill and small gym. The condo needs some TLC. The carpets have stains and the upstairs patio was covered in bird feces. There was also a wine glass left there from previous guests. The beds are not very comfortable and could use some new sheets. The sheets have been overused with some staining and are severely pilled. The second night a random teen knocked on our door around 10 pm asking where the beach was. Overall, this property is ok, just needs some touch ups.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruskin

Awesome place to relax, beach, restaurants, etc, in walking distances on property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruskin, FL trip

Despite Hurricane Ian's visit, Ruskin was not an area that was effected. The property was clean, inside and out. The view from back of property was calm & quiet with views of manatees playing in the water in the mornings. Only drawback is if you don't like stairs - will have to climb one set to get to first floor (kitchen, living rm, bath and bedroom), another set to get to second floor (master bdrm suite, laundry and another bedroom located here).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Renovation relocation

Nice place.
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ashley D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

An okay place to stay

Very uncomfortable beds. Not much attention to detail and quite a few dirty spots such as the pull out couch in the downstairs living room. We were missing some of the essentials that said would be included. We loved having a washer and dryer available and the bathtubs were so deep and relaxing. A random person was at our doorstep when we got back from an adventure. Tried getting in contact with someone at the property, but just got voicemail and no response besides a message a couple days later.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Barb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

So So.

If you’re just looking for a place to ride out the winter weather, and aren’t looking for things to do, or are a boater, this might be a good choice for you. This townhouse is located within a cute harbor community far from major stores, quality restaurants, activities or beaches. Sarasota, Siesta Key & Gulf beaches are an hour away. Tampa, St. Pete, Target, Costco 45 min - hr. drive in traffic. Great, if you prefer dollar stores & car repair shops. The townhouse itself is basic, no full length mirror in any of the bedrooms, no ceiling fans & could use updating. Since the first floor bedroom has no closet as advertised, it needs a chair, table or dresser to put clothes or suitcases. The 3 “sliding” screen doors do not slide open. Very aggravating! The rollers are so worn down & old even the repairman said they can’t be fixed but need replacement. Upstairs the carpeting is stained in places and is in need of replacement. In the master bathroom upstairs, we were greeted by a silverfish! Thankfully it was the only one. But outside the shower stall showed signs of crud. The exterior 3 porches/balconies were not cleaned, back porches still dirty with bird excrement. After reporting this the back balcony was cleared of bird debris but we ended up cleaning the outdoor furniture ourselves. The beach is very small with one side open to the public & a small section dedicated to residents. The Guard house at the front of the community is not manned until dark. The best parts of this property are the daily visits of the gentle manatees and the beautiful sunsets enjoyed from the back of the townhouse. There are a few pretty sidewalks by the harbor areas to walk and several side streets as well. Another plus are quiet & friendly neighbors, the convenient Sunset Restaurant/bar & of course the weather is wonderful. With a little attention & care this property could be much better, though the location is best suited to boaters.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

John R.

Little Harbor

Nice accommodation. Clean & well appointed. Beach & pool are a drive, not a walk. Kitchen was poorly stocked. Not enough blankets for all beds. Roku not user friendly, & not available on all TV’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Home rental is a nice 2 floor townhome

Townhome was nice and clean in a community setting. Thermostat control goes up to 78 when you are away from home no control to stop the change unless you stay home. Security guard at gate is unfriendly and rude. Kids Had a great time fishing at pier. Caught a bonnet head shark. Not mush to do in Ruskin Florida. Short 25 minute drive to Brandon Florida for nicer restruants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home

This is the first time that we stayed in this townhouse in Little Harbor, Ruskin Florida. We were very pleased with how well equipped it is and it is extremely clean and seems like everything is new in the house. The view in the back is very pleasing and it is fun to watch the manatees.The only recommendation I would have would be to have a king size bed in the master bedroom. Otherwise, the house is lovely and we are very pleased with it. Also, one more recommendation would be to leave instructions on to how to work the TV with spectrum
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

Everything is as it was advertised. My family of 6 enjoyed this townhouse extremely. It was clean amd fully stocked. The neighborhood is great and very closely connected to a private beach.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scot R.

😎

The place and area was awesome. The only item that could be improved in the cooling in the unit. It was not adjustable to our comfort. To warm for good sleep. Have a blessed day!!! Scot :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scot R.

Love this place.

Love this place. Took way too long to find it. Have a blessed day!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perry Visit

The condo is wonderful. Some ideas I would think can help the stay would be ceiling fans to help circulate the air versus lowering the temperature on the A/C causing potential maintenance requirements. Also, we think having more dish washer tabs and trash bags to take trash out more often. When we travel typically when we pay this amount of money incidentals like toilet paper, sponges and trash bags are provided. Overall we enjoy the place and would consider staying again.

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