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A covered swimming pool with a view of the water and distant buildings.
A living room with a sofa set, a blue armchair, and a coffee table.
A building with a glass enclosure, a wooden bridge over water, and a grassy area with outdoor furniture.
A modern kitchen with white and gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a sink.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91930 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Apollo Beach, FL
  • Place, Apollo Beach Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Manatee Viewing Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Apollo Beach

Located in Bal Harbour within 2 miles (3 km) of Tampa Bay, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 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 - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Cypress Golf Club - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 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.

Home on the water w/ pool and dock


Enjoy Florida at its best in this quiet and beautiful area. Apollo Beach is a waterfront community that provides year-round boating, fishing and other water activities. The estimated 55 miles of canals lead to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico via the underpass of the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Come watch the sunset off the dock of this three bedroom home, with lines in the water and family in the pool.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub, hair dryers, and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,930 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

As stated above; the rental property is not to be used for after parties or any other event.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

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.
  • 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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Home On The Water W Pool Dock
Home on the Water w/ Pool and Dock Apollo Beach
Home on the Water w/ Pool and Dock Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is situated in Bal Harbour, close to Manatee Viewing Center, Beer Can Island, and Ruskin Family Drive-In. Tampa Bay is also within a driving distance of 1.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at Home on the water w/ pool and dock?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at Home on the water w/ pool and dock?

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

Are there hot tubs at Home on the water w/ pool and dock?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all house.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Home on the water w/ pool and dock?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is 22.5 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is located 26.6 mi away (40-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Home on the water w/ pool and dock?

Yes, every house at Home on the water w/ pool and dock comes with a patio.

Home on the water w/ pool and dock Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos of the home don't do it justice. We absolutely loved the pool and hot tub; and the sunsets over the water we're gorgeous. We had stingrays and dolphins swimming within 20ft of the dock. We would absolutely book this home again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great fishing and dolphins in the bay everyday.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randy H.

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

Wonderful home

We loved our stay from the pool to the fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Apollo BCH

Absolutely amazing views. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

EXCELLENT

Great place excellent location will stay there again and highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn C.

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

Best neighborhood and sunsets!!

Newly renovated looks better in person. The owner was easy to communicate with. This house is in the cutest neighborhood and has the best sunset ive ever seen.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip F.

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

Nice place

Loved the location. Property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Fishing trip

Great location. Perfect for docking boat and easy access to bay. Love the pool for the kids and neighborhood was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jim w.

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

Great trip until hurricane Helene

Had a wonderful stay. Had to leave due to hurricane. Host was great to work with. We will be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Beautiful view

Loved the fishing, pool and house. Neighborhood was great. Quite getaway. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roy b.

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

Wonderful as allways

We enjoyed it very much hated to go home perfect vacation for our family this is second time there. every thing was perfect thank you all so much the Blackmer family
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merks N.

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

Beautiful

The home had everything we needed, us and the kids enjoyed the pool, fishing, gas stations and shopping down the street, my favorite was the sunsets, and the dock and to see the dolphins almost evernight was fantastic 😀 5 stars
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KL S.

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

Family trip to Apollo beach

The house had everything we needed. We particularly liked the dock to sit on the water watching the sundown and docking our sailboat. Communications with Habby were excellent, he was very responsive. It was an excellent stay for the 4 of us
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

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

Keeping up with the Joneses

We thoroughly enjoyed the property it was more than adequate my grandkids loved it and it was really relaxing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Great Apollo Beach home

My wife and I rented this home last year while we were in Florida for this Feb. They had extensive water damage to the home in the fall. Habby and his crew worked tirelessly to make sure the home was ready for our arrival. It was perfect. We will rent here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

House with a view

The most beautiful water views gave me hours of serene relaxation. I wish I could rent it again in 2024.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Million dollar views

House had wonderful views from the lanai. The boat dock made for fun evenings of fishing with the kids. Great neighborhood, very safe. Location had everything you need just a mile or so away.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janis H.

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

Just what we were looking for

This place was everything we hoped it would be - clean, roomy, quiet neighborhood, halfway between activities in both Tampa and Sarasota areas, and some nice beaches, parks, golf courses and restaurants within a few miles of the home. Several great areas inside and outside the house to gather, sprawl out, and enjoy the Bal Harbor view. We especially enjoyed the benches at the end of the dock for reading, dolphin watching and spectacular sunsets. Would rent again.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Andrea S

We had a wonderful stay! The property is close to our favorite Florida spots but far enough we weren’t stuck in busy areas. The manatees viewing area is a quick drive from the property. There were sea turtles, manatees, sharks and dolphin. Highly recommend. We spent most of our time on the dock, fishing and enjoying the beautiful view. Great location and neighborhood!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

Home Away from Home!

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying this house for our family vacation. The house was comfortable both inside and out. I like to cook and found the house well stocked with all the cooking utensils I could possibly need. The pots and pans were perfect for accommodating large group cooking. We loved the outside area. The lanai was much larger than expected and provided a comfortable environment to be outside even if it was pouring rain (which luckily it only did twice during our visit). There were two large tables and more than 8 chairs - so plenty of lounging space for everyone. We brought our boat and very much enjoyed the luxury of having our own dock and being to able to step right out of the house and go for a ride. We saw a dolphin and a stingray in the water at the dock. The kids loved it! The owner was immediately responsive to our needs throughout the week and we appreciated his excellent customer service. We felt at home from the moment we arrived until we left. I would highly recommend this house for families that need some elbow space and also enjoy time together. Great Family Vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The pool and hot tub heaters were out of service but the owner explained he had service done to the electrical and did have the pool service personnel there on 11/14 to fix. Also 11/14 we noticed water in the floor inside the home- again the owner got a repair person quickly but they had to shut off the water and the repair was not going to be quick (had to tear out the tile floor). The owner was very prompt to respond and make things right.The home is lovely and very spacious. The view is very nice and good sun exposure the majority of the day. Sounds like one of the hurricanes had done a lot of damage to the area and many of the homes had some type of construction being done. The “yard” areas of this property were being converted to pavers and the host requested they not work while we were there as to keep the noise down. Neighbors nearby had construction and there was some noise but it wasn’t an issue for us. The kitchen was big enough for us and had a nice island and it looked out to the pool area. I didn’t remember the listing saying 2 living rooms but there were 2 large living areas- one with a tv and the other that without. The room without a tv had a sectional sofa and some other furniture but was so large I think they could make it a 4 bed home. The bathroom was recently remodeled and very tasteful. The master bedroom had a large closet area and a jacuzzi type bathtub/shower combo. I would stay here again once the repairs are complete.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is just ok, the pool and dock are the best part. Cleaning could have been better, but I won’t make a fuss over that. We encountered a couple issues during our stay, and the host was quick to reply with a solution. The disposal setup is odd, there is a button right next to the faucet, where water can get in. During our stay we made lemonade with our children and put the lemons down the disposal. According to the host, this broke the disposal and we were charged for the replacement. The host will respond to this review and say we should not have put lemons in a garbage disposal, but literally everyone cleans their garbage disposal by grinding up citrus. In addition to the poor kitchen design, the utensils are SEVERELY lacking. There’s no knives that can cut anything, hardly enough plates, or even forks. A trip to goodwill for a new set of pots, pans and utensils would make a huge difference. The lack of utensils made preparing meals extremely challenging. The ceiling fans in EVERY bed room barely put off any air flow. The one in the master bedroom won’t even turn on, there’s no chain to pull. Summers in Florida are brutal, I didn’t realize the fan issue until it was time to go to bed, I had to run up to the dollar general right by the house to buy an oscillating fan before they closed. Overall the house could be much better with some minor improvements. Master bath is awful, don’t shower in there unless you want to break a hip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful view dirty house and pool area

The view is beautiful, does not make up for dirty house and pool area. The dock lights do not function so no night fishing as you cannot see. We got the pool area lights working. The hot tub does not function, neither the pool or hot tub are heated. The pool area where you sit is dirty, the grill was covered in nasty baked on black stuff (the owner told us there was another in garage which we used). The ac unit has mold all over the outside of it, mold on the ceiling vents in house. The overhead fans are dirty with dust gathered on them ready to fall on your head. When I turned the oven on it was like I was cooking hot oil the smell was very bad. This is a self cleaning oven no excuse for this. The fire detector (1 in entire house) does not work. The vacuum does not work properly, broom looked like it was from the salem witch trials. The only bedroom with a tv is master. The only dresser is in a guest room. The master bathroom does not have a door only a curtain over door. The refrigerator door has crude all on the inside bottom. The trash can was dirty inside with old spills. There were no wash cloths or kitchen towels (I bought some and left them there). The slider in in pool room does not lock. The owner had excuses for all of this. I paid good money to stay here there is no excuse.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julia l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and nice area. Host was excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hoang H.

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

Paradise

It was a beautiful home nice and clean and it’s right on the water
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022