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Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay

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Beach
Interior
Pool
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Ruskin

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

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • beach near Pelican Cove - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Golf Course Community - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay

🏡 NEW Sofas, Sleeper Mattress & Dining Set! Waterfront 2-Bedroom Townhome in Little Harbor Beach, Tampa Bay 🌊



Perfect Location! Right down the street from all the private amenities – pools, beach, restaurants, pier, and sports courts. Keep reading for FULL details of the home, the community, and all the fun activities!



The Space:

Pet-friendly 🐾, self-serve 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome with gorgeous waterfront views. This popular floor plan offers two full baths plus a half bath on the second floor near the living/kitchen area. Guests have full access to all community amenities: Bahia Beach, Sunset Bar & Grill, Hooks Bar & Grill, two pools, hot tub, tennis & pickleball courts, basketball, playground, shuffleboard, corn hole, dog-friendly areas, and golf cart rentals.



Sleeping Arrangements:



Master Bedroom: KING bed 👑 + private balcony & full bath



Second Bedroom: TWO FULL beds + private bath 🛏️



Living Room: BRAND NEW Queen sleeper sofa with gel mattress 🛋️

Sleeps up to 6 comfortably.



Home Features:



3 stories, no elevator



Fully equipped kitchen 🍳



Two balconies with water & community views 🌅



Washer & dryer, blow dryer, iron, ironing board



Free parking: garage + carport (overflow parking available) 🚗



Smart TVs in living room & bedrooms 📺



Wi-Fi & Spectrum Basic Cable included



Guest Access:



Self check-in with door code



Parking pass & pool/amenity pass provided inside the unit



Pool pass grants access to pools, arcade, fitness center, courts, and pier



Little Harbor Beach Community Amenities:



Private beach 🏖️



Two pools & hot tub



Brand-new pier with firepits (2025)



Fitness center with scenic terrace



Two onsite restaurants



Playground & arcade playroom



Dog run (pet policies & fees apply; inform host) 🐶



Things to Know:



Pools close at sunset, reopen in the morning (water heated in winter)



Restaurants open daily at 11am



Amenities operate year-round unless closed for maintenance or natural events



Fishing allowed at pier/canals (no cleaning/disposal onsite) 🎣



No refunds or discounts if amenities are temporarily unavailable



Check-In & Maintenance:



Quick walkthrough recommended upon arrival



Report any issues immediately with photos



Maintenance/cleaning will be scheduled as needed; guests must allow access



Non-urgent items may be handled after your stay



House Rules:



No smoking inside or outside 🚭



Follow community rules & quiet hours



No street parking



Pet-friendly (pet policies & fees apply; notify host) 🐾



Guests must agree to access for maintenance/cleaning if needed



Starter Supplies Provided:



2 rolls toilet paper per bathroom



1 roll paper towels



Dish soap, sponge, hand soap



Guest Note:



Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, detergent, salt, pepper, or cooking oils not provided



Bring your favorites for the duration of your stay



Parking Notes:



Beach has pay-to-park; community spaces are free & a short walk from the beach



Golf carts park free at the beach 🚗



Nearby Attractions:



Boat ramps, parks, Apollo Beach restaurants, manatee viewing, shopping & fast food within 10–15 min



Major destinations 30–90 min away: Tampa/St. Petersburg beaches, Busch Gardens, Disney World, Clearwater Beach, Top Golf, Hard Rock Casino, and more! 🎢



Disclosure:



Rental rate includes access to all community amenities at no extra charge



Third-party vendors (kayak, jet ski, golf carts) are independent



Amenities may close temporarily; no refunds or discounts for closures



Rental cost covers the home only; amenities are complimentary
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 18

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 fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

116918

Frequently asked questions

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

This condo is located in Ruskin within a short 13-minute walk of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. You'll also find Tampa Bay and Ruskin Family Drive-In within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay?

Yes, there is a carport.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Is Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay good for couples?

Couples staying at this condo will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some condo, as well as a gym.

Are there hot tubs at Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay?

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

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this condo.

Are there connecting rooms at Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay?

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

Where is the closest airport to this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo 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 that I can book at Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay?

Yes, every condo at Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay comes with a balcony.

Sandcastle U3261 - Little Harbor Beach Resort - Tampa Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon y.

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

Great

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

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

Little Harbor

Location is great and love that it’s pet friendly! Our manager, Carmen, who we’ve had in the past, is so easy to work with and responds quickly. Overall I would recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

deb m.

Nice!

We had a wonderful time at the condo. Several of our family members stayed in the same complex and it was nice to be close to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Yahtzee/sunset tour

It is a nice property. We are older so the stairs became tedious.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey Z.

Really clean. Great furniture

This was a nice property. All appliances were in great shape, along with all furniture. All utensils were there. Great stay away from home.
Stayed 34 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

3 story townhouse looking over mangroves

Great location, TV in living room did not turn on, the master bedroom has old TV that turned on after several minutes, i texted the manager and she never responded back about the tv, the property was cleaned. However, the living room furniture was stained and dirty, and there's looks like a shower pan leak that is deteriorating the wood framing in the shower and there's a mold growing. When you walk into the entryway, there's holes in the drywall.Where apparently there was flooding from the prior storms.Beds were great.
Mold in master shower
Mold
Couch
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

GARY H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Don't go

No one seems to care about this place. First thing I replaced 6 light bulbs including the one in the microwave over the stove. The filter in the refrigerator was so old and clogged no water or ice was available. We went to use the vacuum cleaner it was so clogged with dirt it didn't work. The TV in the living room is so old it takes a minute to start up and the picture is fuzzy. The furniture is old and uncomfortable. The toilet in the downstairs bath runs all day and there's something growing in the half bath. I could go on but why DON'T GO
Stayed 65 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nora N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointing VRBO Stay

1) The property was not as shown on the VRBO site - it had sustained damage from the last storm and was not clean as indicated. Stains on the carpet leading into the apartment, spider and ant infestation (probably related to the gaping hole in the screen door to the patio), and horrible odor covered up with air fresheners were just some of the issues. 2) Communication was TERRIBLE! We were told to follow posted instructions that were clearly out of date. The property manager was difficult to reach and even more difficult to understand. She did not offer to help with any issues.3) Security was not as indicated - there was no one on duty during the day and the entrance was not gated. People from the surrounding community were very aware and using the beach and pool facilities.4) The last person to rent the unit forgot to leave the amenities pass and we were instructed to ask another tenant who was already inside to open it for us. Unfortunately when we went to use the facilities there was no one already inside that could let us in5) The we decided to leave a day early when we heard an argument outside the master bedroom in the middle of the night. The next morning we found trash and a set of brass knuckles in the grass area below. We tried to alert security and hand over the weapon but both of the security vehicles were empty.It was so bad we left early and never heard from the property manager - nothing like our previous rentals. I have pictures should you need them
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

3 Golden Girls and a dog

The townhouse at Little Harbor was quite nice. It was clean and outfitted with enough kitchen essentials for us to prepare meals on those occasions we decided to eat in. The nearby Sunset Grill is a great place to eat outside and enjoy the view. The only downside to staying there is the 30 to 40 minute drive to Tampa, Sarasota, or St. Petersburg.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Snow Bird Getaway

Little Harbor Resort can't be beat. It is a private area away from the congestion of the larger beach resort areas. This is our fourth year staying here. We loved watching the manatees each day, the pelicans and osprey fishing in the mornings from our condo and balcony. Sunsets are the best at Little Harbor!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Clean yet always something

We booked our first trip to Ruskin with friends staying in the same complex. THANK GOODNESS! Upon arrival our code was wrong, our friends had to get that from the owner. The next day a toilet was constantly running and we called the property manager 3+ to NEVER have a call returned. I spoke to the owner, she never told me if they came out to fix it. The next day a letter was on the door stating some water issue had occurred so we were having our water shut off within 12 hrs from 9:30am-4:30pm so plan accordingly. I again reached out to the owner, she told me it was out of her control. Next, a few days later all smoke alarms went off in the unit for 20 min, for no reason. I again called the owner who called property manager and they came over while we were out to just take out the smoke alarms. Their response to fix it was to just remove them from the unit which is less than safe or up to code. The next day alarms went off at 3am and that was my final straw. We checked out and when I let the owner know the check out procedures in the binder they leave was outdated because we never had a key to the pool or parking passes as it stated she didn’t seem to care. Never once was the owner apologetic about all of these occurrences, she should have at least offered some sort of compensation. If you have zero expectations and want a less than adequate place to stay go for it. I would not recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice R.

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

Nice and comfortable stay

Place was a little far from Anna Maria Island it look closer to us when we book it but overall it was a good place to stay. I reached out to host for couple of things and they made it right for me and always a quick response. I recommend it if you are looking to stay in Little Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronesha S.

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

Property was nice

we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

S H.

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

Dirty!

This property was very poorly maintained. It was filthy everywhere - the carpets have disgusting stains. We tried to do some cleaning ourselves (which we shouldn’t have had to do), but there was only a broken mop to work with. No broom, no cleaning supplies (we bought our own), and the property management company wouldn’t return any of our calls when we tried to reach them. The resort itself is nice, but the living quarters were absolutely horrible.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Wedding Stay

I will start by saying it was a good trip and we made the most of each situation. I was a little disappointed with the hosts responses to my questions. It started with not getting an update on Visit ( i.e. had to ask for code to get into unit and still didn’t have the day we left to head that way.) while checking in at airport I finally received the info and it turns out they were having maintenance on the air unit so we were “upgraded” to a different unit. One good thing it was so close to venue for wedding. Seems exciting we were told 3 bedroom, now this issue here was that we have someone no on wanted to sleep with so we specifically picked a unit with a pull out sofa and when we were put in new location it was a room with twin beds. So now who has to make the decision to sleep with the one person no one wants to sleep with. Then the middle of the night the fire detectors were beeping and we did take out battery and then the rest would beep. Quite annoying had to have maintenance come and that did solve the issue. No towels for use in all bathrooms. It said linens so we assumed which lucky we brought beach towels and could do laundry while there. Unsure why they only give you 2 garbage bags and yes we could have brought more but I think a garbage bag is cheaper than extra weight in luggage as I brought toilet Paper and paper towel to be safe. Charge $2.00 more and leave 4 garbage bags. I definitely learned from this experience and we came for a wedding so when we visited others in their units and they had so many different amenities it made me wonder how well prepared our hosts were. Especially since we were not told till day of about air unit issue and having to ask them for a code. Plus a week before arrival I couldn’t find the unit at all on the website- this has us so scared we didn’t have a place to stay. In the end the place was nice and would go back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Distance

Beautiful property with plenty of room, but you are at least 40 minutes from any tourist area. If you are wanting to be on more of a secluded property, this could be a perfect place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and nice. The view was amazing. Close to multiple things to do
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Great quiet place for the whole family

Place was nice and roomy. Had all the necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Filippo M.

Beautiful complex

Gorgeous complex but I wish there were more pools and more accesses to beach throughout complex.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret D.

The property was stylish and modern and clean.

Beautiful condo. Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt W.

Great Place

Very nice and clean place. My family enjoyed our time there. The place was clean and exactly as described. We knew that it's about 30-45 minutes from the local attractions and were okay with that. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Houston L.

Great apartment with a decent view.

Condo was clean and well furnished. Location has a pretty nice view on the second floor and is near many fun attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Ericka S.

Loved the place.

We had a great stay. Unit was clean and management was very helpful. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ramona P.

The guys & I had a great time.

Chris & Yvonne, thank you for all your help with our trip. Me & 5 friends wanted to come to FL for the fishing & golfing. We got exactly what we wanted. After our chartered fishing trip, we brought our catch back & cooked it in your fully stocked kitchen. We appreciated the clean awesome townhouse & will be booking another place for next years adventure. Anthony Fasano & friends.

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