The Beach - SUNRISE over looking marina and on canal!
House in Ruskin, FL
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
REDISCOVER your FLORIDA
The townhouse is part of The Resort & Club at Little Harbor located in the quiet town of Ruskin, FL. This Caribbean-style resort is set on 124 acres on the south shore of Tampa Bay. It is surrounded by 3 miles of water frontage, 1/2 mile of white sandy beach, the calm waters of the marina's canals, harbors and Tampa Bay. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful southwest Florida sunsets at the tiki bar, on the white sandy beach in one of the many loungers or in the full service 7 days a week open restaurant. Also from these areas enjoy the amazing view of the city skylines of St. Petersburg and Tampa. After dark enjoy the nightly entertainment in the tiki bar/restaurant or just walk the tiki torch paths or enjoy the sitting areas with fire pits on the beach in the moonlight.
Beautifully furnished. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6, Main bedroom has luxuries queen bed with hotel bedding, bedroom 2 has 2 extra long twin beds with hotel bedding, extra queen bed provided in the living room with a pull out couch. Fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer provided , living room has a chaise couch and 2 modern reclining chairs, 43 inch tv on a beautiful beach inspired console, dining room has counter height seating for 4, there are 4 bacolconies with patio furniture and a patio outback overlooking the marina. Views from the living room of the marina and you even see the dolphins and manatee in there swimming. The main bedroom has a beautiful view of the marina and the canal you can see the sunrises every morning, the second bedroom you can see the Gulf and watch the cruise ships leave. There is so much to do on this property with the beach located on the property and the 2 restaurants and bar and even a tiki bar to see the most beautiful sunsets. Bicycles are available to discover all that is around.
The resort and residential village offers:
-Two restaurants overlooking the beach.
-A beach side tiki bar with live entertainment
-36 holes of championship golf at Cypress Creek 8 miles away in Ruskin
-2 golf courses all within 15 mins away in Sun City
-250 ft fishing pier
-2 deep water marina's with total of 330 boat slips, fuel dock, bait & tackle store, ramp, parking for trailer.
- heated pools, a canal side pool with a spa
-Jet skis, kayaks and fishing boats are available to rent.
-Meeting rooms and special event rooms for 200 people.
- horseshoes, shuffleboard, volleyball
The townhouse is part of The Resort & Club at Little Harbor located in the quiet town of Ruskin, FL. This Caribbean-style resort is set on 124 acres on the south shore of Tampa Bay. It is surrounded by 3 miles of water frontage, 1/2 mile of white sandy beach, the calm waters of the marina's canals, harbors and Tampa Bay. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful southwest Florida sunsets at the tiki bar, on the white sandy beach in one of the many loungers or in the full service 7 days a week open restaurant. Also from these areas enjoy the amazing view of the city skylines of St. Petersburg and Tampa. After dark enjoy the nightly entertainment in the tiki bar/restaurant or just walk the tiki torch paths or enjoy the sitting areas with fire pits on the beach in the moonlight.
Beautifully furnished. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6, Main bedroom has luxuries queen bed with hotel bedding, bedroom 2 has 2 extra long twin beds with hotel bedding, extra queen bed provided in the living room with a pull out couch. Fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer provided , living room has a chaise couch and 2 modern reclining chairs, 43 inch tv on a beautiful beach inspired console, dining room has counter height seating for 4, there are 4 bacolconies with patio furniture and a patio outback overlooking the marina. Views from the living room of the marina and you even see the dolphins and manatee in there swimming. The main bedroom has a beautiful view of the marina and the canal you can see the sunrises every morning, the second bedroom you can see the Gulf and watch the cruise ships leave. There is so much to do on this property with the beach located on the property and the 2 restaurants and bar and even a tiki bar to see the most beautiful sunsets. Bicycles are available to discover all that is around.
The resort and residential village offers:
-Two restaurants overlooking the beach.
-A beach side tiki bar with live entertainment
-36 holes of championship golf at Cypress Creek 8 miles away in Ruskin
-2 golf courses all within 15 mins away in Sun City
-250 ft fishing pier
-2 deep water marina's with total of 330 boat slips, fuel dock, bait & tackle store, ramp, parking for trailer.
- heated pools, a canal side pool with a spa
-Jet skis, kayaks and fishing boats are available to rent.
-Meeting rooms and special event rooms for 200 people.
- horseshoes, shuffleboard, volleyball
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Ruskin, FL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I spent March at Little Harbor Estates and enjoyed it’s views of the harbor and watching the boats going out and coming back along with the Dolphins playing in front of our balcony.
The two bedroom townhome was nicely decorated and very well maintained. Had everything needed for an extended stay kitchen was well supplied with dishes and cookware.
Only possible con would be if you have trouble with stairs as parking is on ground level with the main floor on the second level and bedrooms on third level.
There are two restaurants both have good food and beach in 5 minute walking distance.
We would definitely recommend Little Harbor Estates.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was almost perfect . The only thing missing was no TV’s on the second floor where both bedrooms where located. Waking up to seeing the dolphins through our bedroom balcony made up for the TV’s.
10.0 / 10.0
Pictures really don't do this place justice! Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beach condo. We tried both on-site restaurants and can recommend, though we preferred the beach-side one with live music. We spent a whole day on the small, private beach and loved wading chest deep into the warm, quiet water. The beds were comfortable and everything we needed was available in the kitchen and bathrooms. Just a little over a 30 minute drive into downtown Tampa was perfect for our concert plans. The local area has several grocery stores within 5-15 minutes. I think the only thing not in the immediate area is actual shopping! Both big box and boutique stores are more than 20 minutes from there which wasn't a big deal for us, as we weren't there to shop, but could be an issue for someone who, say, forgot their bathing suit or even wanted to buy a souvenir. My favourite balcony was off the primary bedroom -- it had a similar view to the one off the living room downstairs but higher and more dramatic. Still, we spent many evenings sitting on the living room balcony and even caught some dolphin and manatee sightings! Individuals with limited mobility will want to strongly consider the number of stairs to both access the condo itself as well as to get from the main to upper level. We found that the interior staircase was also quite steep. Again, not an issue if not for someone with mobility concerns. Highly recommend this well-kept space!
10.0 / 10.0
My husband and I had a fabulous time in Little Harbor. The condo was beautiful with and it was the cleanest condo we have ever stayed.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our two weeks in this beautiful townhome. It was wonderful sitting on the balcony overlooking the water in the morning drinking our coffee. It was really convenient having the beach so close that we could walk. We'll be back:)
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, beautiful condo. The owner is amazing. We enjoyed every moment.
8.0 / 10.0
The property was great. Our favorite part was sitting on back balcony watching the boats go out and in all day long. We also were able to enjoy watching dolphins from that same balcony. The only thing we were disappointed in was that when we booked the VRBO the website showed that we would have access to the garage beneath the unit where we could enjoy 2 bikes, a beach cart and a BBQ, but once we arrived and contacted the owner she said that those things were no longer available......the website needs to be updated to reflect this change. Overall it was a wonderful stay
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our month long stay in Little Harbor
The area is a quiet retreat compared to the rest of Florida. Close to the beach, pools & restaurant
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderful way to break the winter blues
4.0 / 10.0
Upon entering, we found dirty kitchen counters, filthy stovetop, broken door lock on the patio door, door screens off track and leaned up against the patio doors, and someone's hair stuck to the shower wall. No supplies readily available to clean counters, so we had to go buy clorox wipes before putting away our things. I scrubbed at the stove top and was able to clean it somewhat, but the cleaners really need to come in with some cooktop cleaner and some elbow grease. We had 2 young children with us, so the non-locking door in the living room patio was a safety concern. At least it is on the 2nd floor so we didn't have to worry too much about someone coming in. Thankfully there is a washing machine, as we found a dirty bath towel midway thru the stack in the closet, making me wish I had washed all the towels before we used any of them. The fact that the unit had a washing machine and I was able to do our laundry before our trip home is actually the best thing I can say about this unit. The beds are terribly uncomfortable. And the upholstered headboard in the master is a turn off for cleanliness purposes. The unit advertises use of a beach cart, beach chairs, bicycles, and a grill. Upon arrival, I asked the host how to access these items and she stated they were unavailable due to "covid". As if somehow beach chairs, beach carts, and bicycles spread covid? Certainly not more than an upholstered sofa. This was never disclosed to us before our arrival. After the fact, seeing other more recent reviews, others were told these items are for winter renters only. Had we seen the recent reviews before arriving, we'd have cancelled. The sole reason we booked this unit was because of the beach chairs and cart. Anyone with kids knows it's a huge hassle to lug everything to the beach by hand. The only item we could get to was the grill, and to get to that you would have to walk around the entire apartment building to get to the back of the unit, with food, cooking supplies, etc, and then walk back around with everything again. Not worth it. The "resort" itself was somewhat disappointing as well. The pools are very old and dingy, the restaurants are as well, and the food and drinks are overpriced and adult beverages were weak. There are 2 small pools for multiple properties, and neither are walking distance to the unit, so you must drive. I'm almost out of space, so the town of Ruskin as a whole is gross, not very many choices for dining, and dont.shop alone.
10.0 / 10.0
It was my children's first time in Florida. We all really enjoyed the beach and pools offered at the property. The area seems to be up and coming. Disappointed, we could not use the bikes or beach cart described, but had an amazing time.
5.0 / 10.0
It is definitely off of the beaten path - and that was good and bad. We enjoyed how quiet it was but it would have been nice to be a little bit closer to more amenities.
4.0 / 10.0
Condo was clean and nicely decorated, with labels on everything so you know exactly what to do. Rental agent wasn’t as nice when communicating with her regarding what was included and advertised on her listing. She was happy to take our money for our 7 day stay, but when questioned about how we access the garage for the bikes and the location of bbq, and things listed as included, she basically said bikes are in the shop and you can go rent them, and you are a “summer” renter, not winter renter and can’t access garage (which wasn’t specified in her listing that there is a difference), and she will never rent short term again. She didn’t even offer to pay for bike rentals. Maybe a class in customer service would help.
5.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely townhouse. Everything was clean. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen is well organized and equipped. We took advantage of the restaurants on property. The sunsets were spectacular! Conveniently located between Sarasota and Tampa/St. Pete, this was a great place to stay and tour the area. We would love to stay here again!
4.0 / 10.0
Was told bikes to use and cart with cooler and chairs and grill. However not the case. Inconvenient to carry food around the building to cook on grill. Also the owner offered the use of these items and access to garage however when I got there it was only for winter people who stay.
5.0 / 10.0
I do not have enough words to describe how happy we were staying in the condo. Everything that we expected was far exceeded the minute we opened the door to this property. A fabulous welcome bag was also waiting for us. Super classy touch as far as we are concerned. Every surface in this condo was totally clean. All the furniture was comfortable as well as tasteful. None of the furniture was worn out, scratched or the fabrics less than perfect. We felt at home. The owners are every renter's dream. We received a welcoming email with reassurance that they would help in anyway possible if necessary. We had a few questions and within minutes Elaine answered with total satisfaction, including our inquires about local information. While we were there the television stopped working and needed replaced. Within hours we had a bigger and better television to enjoy. We consider ourselves particular in what is acceptable. We 100 percent would recommend this to all people who appreciate a clean, comfortable home away from home. I have yet to tell you the hours we spent on the balconies watching the boats come and go, the dolphins swimming by, a manatee or two lingering and pelicans fishing. The sunrises and sunsets were a daily enjoyment. Our vacation was a month with a private sanctuary. We will be going back time and time again to what we consider as a 5 star property. Sincerely,Elizabeth and William Washburn
5.0 / 10.0
Highly recommend this rental. Elaine is responsive within minutes. Amenities as described. Clean and beautiful!! Great stay look forward to coming back!
10.0 / 10.0
The unit was spotless, very well kept and clean. Furniture was comfortable and decor was stylish. Living room and master bedroom overlook the bay with comfortable seating. Very scenic and peaceful. Spare bedroom had a balcony as well with comfortable seating. Ground floor outside back of garage has a seating area and large capacity gas grill for outdoor cooking. Kitchen has full amnesties for indoor cooking. Just across street from main lodge with swimming pool and full size gym available for use. And both are really nice. Two restaurants on the resort just a short walk away offer good food and drink, weekend entertainment, beach front with rentals available. Boat rentals and excursions available in the harbor as well. Off resort shopping nearby as well as other entertainment including nearby beaches and Busch Gardens just a short drive. We were very pleased with The Beach and plan to stay again on our next visit.
5.0 / 10.0
The Beach townhouse is absolutely a beautiful place to stay. The townhouse is very clean and provides EVERYTHING you need for your stay. The back overlooks water and you can enjoy watching boats. You are a short walk (or take the two bikes for a ride that are provided) to two pools, beach, two restaurants (one has music at night- the other you can order food by the pool), tennis courts and a small store. The owners have everything well organized and are extremely helpful in making your stay very comfortable.
4.0 / 10.0
Very nice and functional townhouse. Comfortable living reasonably well equipped - we were first to occupy since renos and upgrades done - as more people use the unit more supplies will accumulate...spices, etc. Neighbours friendly and helpful with tourist like ideas. Beach & water are not comparable to the Gulf but still nice for sunning. Easy access to Tampa, St Petes and Clearwater as well as south to Sarasota. Circles Restaurant is first class (Apollo Beach). Main public pool is busy on weekends. Great for a winter break!
5.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at this townhome in Little Harbor. The house was beautifully decorated and clean it had lots of room and provided everything we needed during our stay. It’s only a short walk to the beach, restaurants and to the resort pools. Shopping is only a short car ride away. If you like to fish and/or boat, location was superb. Enjoyed sitting on the deck off the living room to watch the dolphins, and the beautiful sunrise. The owners are very helpful and take great care of the house and their guests. Would definitely stay there again and will highly recommend it to our friends.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at this townhome in Little Harbor. The house was beautifully decorated and clean it had lots of room and provided everything we needed during our stay. It’s only a short walk to the beach, restaurants and to the resort pools. Shopping is only a short car ride away. If you like to fish and/or boat, location was superb. Enjoyed sitting on the deck off the living room to watch the dolphins, and the beautiful sunrise. The owners are very helpful and take great care of the house and their guests. Would definitely stay there again and will highly recommend it to our friends.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved the location everything was at our door step.The townhouse is very comfortable the decor is beautiful and clean, we felt like we were in a hotel. There are some many things to do we didn't have to use the car if we didn't want.
The restaurants located at the resort were fantastic when I didn't want to cook. Good excuse to go and see the sunsets!
The owners are great to work with they answered all of our questions, sometimes before we even asked. My husband and I would recommend this to all of our friends and family. The owners have thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable I don't want to give away the surprises.
Most memorable is when we sat out on one of the balconies we saw the dolphins swimming in the marina.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved the location everything was at our door step.The townhouse is very comfortable the decor is beautiful and clean, we felt like we were in a hotel. There are some many things to do we didnt have to use the car if we didnt want. The restaurants located at the resort were fantastic when I didnt want to cook. Good excuse to go and see the sunsets!The owners are great to work with they answered all of our questions, sometimes before we even asked. My husband and I would recommend this to all of our friends and family. The owners have thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable I dont want to give away the surprises.Most memorable is when we sat out on one of the balconies we saw the dolphins swimming in the marina.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ruskin?
The average price for a rental in Ruskin is $315 per night. This rental is $46 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Beach - SUNRISE over looking marina and on canal!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Beach - SUNRISE over looking marina and on canal!. Enjoy the water!
Is The Beach - SUNRISE over looking marina and on canal! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Beach - SUNRISE over looking marina and on canal!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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