With a stay at this vacation home in Ruskin, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Tampa Bay and Ruskin Family Drive-In. .This vacation home is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) from MacDill Air Force Base and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park.
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Tampa Riverwalk - 26 min drive - 23.2 miles
Port of Tampa - 28 min drive - 23.6 miles
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 29 min drive - 25.9 miles
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 39 min drive - 28.3 miles
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Beanie's Sports Bar - 5 min drive
Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - 4 min drive
Louie Beans Food Truck - 6 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.
Waterfront Elegance
Relax watching the Sunset on your private patio overlooking the canal that takes you to Tampa Bay. 4 Bedrooms with 3 Full baths, so bring your friends and family to relax and enjoy the pool and extra-large patio that flows from the pool deck to the private screened in patio. Enjoy cooking inside or grilling outside while hanging out in the screened gazebo or lounging on the sundeck. Home has been fully remodeled, and the backyard has been professionally landscaped to include walkway to the Canal and the addition of a firepit and waterfront seating area with lighting and new dock platform.
Enjoy fishing from the brand new sea wall. 5 minutes to Little Harbor resort beach. Freedom boat club and marina is within 6 minutes. Minutes to waterfront restaurants such as Sunset Grill, Hooks, Finn's, and Circles all with sunset views.
The owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby, water skiing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Unit size: 2,372 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
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
Waterfront Elegance Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Becky H., pierre, sd
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Host and house was excellent! The house was better than we could have expected and suited our family vacation perfectly. Host was very responsive to questions and even sent us a little gift during our stay.
Becky H.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca C.
Dec 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful & perfect for our needs, Patricia was an excellent host. We had an excellent stay!
Rebecca C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandon Y.
Dec 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, great host. Couldn't ask for more.
Brandon Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gladys C.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL!
Absolutely beautiful! Loved the amenities, and communication with owner. I would definitely stay here again!
Gladys C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek & Christina S.
Apr 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break 2024
Was new and clean. It was in great location if wanting to travel to other cities or parks. Host responded right away. Would definitely stay here again. Wish it had kayaks but we survived:)