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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101881 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Apollo Beach, FL
  • Place, Apollo Beach Dog Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Apollo Beach

Located within a mile (2 km) of Apollo Beach Dog Park, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Bay. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a lanai.
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What's nearby

  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 30 min drive - 26.2 miles
  • Port of Tampa - 34 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 42 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 47 min drive - 33.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 27 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South Shore Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 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.

Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks

Discover waterfront living at The Gray Dolphin—a private canal-front escape in Apollo Beach with a heated saltwater pool, private dock, complimentary kayaks and bikes, and outdoor dining. Perfect for families, couples, or friends who want water access and quick drives to Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast beaches.

A. Top features:

1. Heated saltwater pool with tanning shelf for kids and lounging
2. Private boat dock with direct canal access—bring a boat or rent nearby
3. Two kayaks and two beach-cruiser bikes included
4. Covered lanai with gas grill, outdoor dining and total privacy from neighbors
5. Modern kitchen, smart TVs, fast Wi‑Fi, washer/dryer, driveway parking
6. There are a total of (4) TV's throughout the house. One in the living room, two of the four bedrooms and one in the lanai.

B. Sleeping & layout:

3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms — sleeps up to 8 comfortably
Family-friendly layout with room for relaxing, dining and entertaining

C. Nearby highlights (drive times):

Apollo Beach Nature Preserve: 5 minutes
Bahia Beach (Ruskin): 15 minutes
St. Pete Beach: 50 minutes
Clearwater Beach: ~1 hour
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: 45 minutes
Tampa Riverwalk / Amalie Arena: 40 minutes

D. Why guests love it:

Private waterfront views, dock access, and a heated pool make this a true Florida retreat—close enough to beaches, parks and Tampa attractions for day trips but peaceful enough to unplug at the lanai.

Book The Gray Dolphin for a waterfront stay with boating, kayaking and sunset poolside evenings.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a lanai, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. 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

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,881 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Strictly no parties and no events allowed. This is a residential neighborhood.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: All pets subject to approval by owner.

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 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: 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.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Apollo Beach, close to Manatee Viewing Center, Beer Can Island, and Ruskin Family Drive-In. Tampa Bay is also within a driving distance of 2 mi.

Is there parking available at Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Does Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks 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 Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is 28 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 13.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks?

Yes, every house at Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks comes with a lanai and some offer water views.

Gray Dolphin — Waterfront Home with Heated Saltwater Pool, Dock & Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time visiting this property and it was great again. Our kids loved the pool. It’s a great spot with Publix just 5 minutes away and many restaurants around. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A welcoming, comfortable home. The owner was very accommodating and exceptionally responsive when we had a question. The home was well appointed and lacked nothing. Relaxing in the pool area was great and having a TV out there for evening movie watching was a real plus.I would recommend this home. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 73 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick J., Winter Garden, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was fabulous! The host was great! Everything was super clean and organized. Check in and check out was easy and clearly defined. We would love to rent again. Highly recommend this pool home on the canal!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host. Beautiful home. It was very clean and the neighborhood was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication, host readily available. Home very clean and very much as described. One of best VRBO I’ve stayed at. Great neighborhood. Conveniently located to everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

grayson B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was wonderful the property was wonderful everything was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was perfect for our family. Everyone enjoyed the house and the pool. It was also conveniently located to all the events we had planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip B., Central Square, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with water access. We had a great time with access to the bay by boat. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean & beautiful home! It was perfect for my family of 6! My husband and kids loved fishing off the deck while I watched from the pool. The house had so many things stocked especially in the kitchen! House is close to stores and shops but also about a 30 minute- hour drive for the busier areas but we loved the small town feel. Host made communicating so easy and recommended things to do in the area. Overall a GREAT experience and will definitely be back on our next trip to Florida!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding!

Nathan was very prompt with responding to any questions and it was easy to ck in/out. We were there for our daughters wedding who lives about 2 miles away and got married in Tampa! Great location and convenient! I k
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Everything was perfect! I would stay here again, for sure. Nathan, the host, was wonderful!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual birthday getaway

Had to find a new location because of the hurricane. This place was amazing and the host was great! Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

zulma d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Apollo Beach

This was one of the houses our family rented in Apollo Beach for our first family reunion. We gathered from different parts of Florida, Boston, N.Y. - one travelling from Alaska.This house was just as lovely as the pictures making our time here even more special. We loved spending time here and "hanging back at the house" when there were no other group events. We would definitely rent this one again! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

We had a great stay. Property was absolutely as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay with friends and family

We stayed 8 nights and brought our 29’ center console. The location was great for boating, about a 10-15 min ride to Tampa Bay, and close proximity to 2 nice restaurants to go to dinner by boat. It was a nice quiet canal, with friendly neighbors. The pool was a perfect way to relax after a long day of boating, and the covered patio with screened in pool area made it nice to be able to stay outside at night and not have to worry about any bugs. The house was clean and nicely decorated inside with enough room for the house full of family and friends that were there during our stay. The 4th bedroom with the bunk beds, little couch and TV was a hit with our pre teen girls. There are 2 Publix’s close by which made those quick shopping trips and ice runs easy. The check in process was very easy and the host was very responsive for any questions that came up during our stay. Definitely a great experience and everyone that stayed had a great time and loved the house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Thank you so much. We had a lot of fun. Will come back later this year.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape from the cold

This is a lovely house with great common space for watching TV or playing board games. The pool area provides lots of area for lounging while watching the kids in the pool. The pool was comfortably heated which allowed for enjoying swimming even when it wasn’t particularly warm outside. The house was also nicely supplied with essential paper goods for our time there, which was very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacation

Had a wonderful stay with family of 12 (grandparents, kids, grandkids). Pool area is perfect and pool is heated well enough to swim in even in the cooler than normal weather. Kitchen has everything we needed and beds were very comfortable. Finshing was suprisingly great from the dock, caught everything from catfish to crab, even a stingray. Manatee viewing center is a must-see nearby attraction. Great communication from the hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Family Trip

We had a wonderful stay! The house was exactly as advertised. We had everything we needed for the week. The best part was the outdoor space! The kids loved the pool and fishing off the dock. There was a lot of seating on the lanai. We spent a lot of our time outside relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Florida sunshine. Owner was super responsive anytime we had a question.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely canal home

Property looks exactly like the photos. Clean and well stocked. The pool area is fantastic and we had a blast with the kayaks. Manatees came right up to us. Owners were very nice and prompt with all responses. The only thing I would say is it is a bit tight for 8 adults as the one bedroom is pretty small. Overall a great place and I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Outdoor space seals the deal!

Good property as far as number of beds and kitchen well stocked and wash/dryer a big plus! However, the pool, tiki bar, covered eating area, ceiling fan in outdoor TV area, dock, kayaks, grill and pool floats/toys…fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rental with Great Pool and Kitchen

I had a fantastic stay at this VRBO rental. The pool area was a highlight – clean, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxation. The modern kitchen was well-equipped and made cooking enjoyable. The overall cleanliness of the property was impressive. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway. Well-maintained pool area. Modern and well-equipped kitchen. Impressive cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Apollo Beach Canal Access

Overall the property was great and in a good location. I had great communication with the owner and they checked in with me almost everyday. Overall the accommodations were great but we did have a few issues. First issue was that the post of 3 bedroom/ 3 bath was false. The property was 3 bed/ 2 bath and when we confronted the owner about the lack of another bathroom they refunded us $100 for the inconvenience. Next, we had issues with the cleanliness of the property. Ceiling fans were packed with dust, the pool was dirty, grill was dirty, and under sofa was riddled with left over dirt and food particles. We attempted to use the grill and upon opening the grill there was a strong gas smell. We inspected the tank only to find that it was left on and the gas was empty. I had to replace the gas tank and was told by the owner I would be refunded but it has been almost a month since our stay and have not seen a refund yet. Last issue we had was with the master bedroom ceiling fan it was rocking uncontrollably. I inspected the ceiling and when I touched one of the blades it was loose making the fan unbalanced. With the little bit of tools I found in the garage I was able to tighten the screws and get the fan working properly. Although we had these issues with the property we overall enjoyed ourselves. House is beautiful and in a great location. Pretty good fishing off the back deck, I caught plenty of catfish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023