Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar
5.0
Outstanding(52 Reviews)House in Ruskin, FL
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
The Bahia Beach Retreat is a 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Townhouse located in the Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin, Florida. This location has so much to offer with direct water views that allow you to relax, watch the pelicans dive and the fish jump; during your stay you may even see a manatee or three.
The Main Living Area offers you comfortable upgraded furniture, including a relaxing, fluffy Down-Filled Sofa, a 70" Flat Screen TV, Electric Fireplace, and a Bay View Balcony with Patio Seating to enjoy your mornings and those gorgeous sunset evenings!
Master Bedroom - King Bedroom En Suite Walk In Shower and Shower Tub Combination with Large Dressing Area. 40" Smart Flat Screen TV and Private Balcony with Bay View.
Bedroom #2 - Two Twin Beds . An En-Suite Bath, 40” Smart Flat Screen TV and Balcony
Bedroom #3 - Twin Bunk beds with pull out trundle bed, Sleeps 3 comfortably. 50" Flat Screen Smart TV - set up for hours of lounging, watching your favorite show or battle in epic video games. Bring your console!
Free Parking near townhome and Free Wi-Fi! (Hassle Free Check in & Check Out Procedures) We will work with our guests to accommodate early check ins and late check outs when the calendar is open, please ask!
Feeling Tiki? We have a Private Tiki Bar. Drink exotic, fruity cocktails or even a Shirley Temple out of our unique tiki mugs? We have many to chose from! While staying at the Bahia Beach Retreat you will have your own personal entertainment area with a tropical print Bamboo Couch, Bar with 3 Stools, 65” Smart TV, Dart Board & Shuffleboard Game. This is the perfect location to unwind and have some fun!
Our home is professionally cleaned after every check out so you can feel comfortable in a clean and sanitized environment. Bahia Beach Retreat is a SELF-SERVE destination, guests are advised to bring their own consumables. What do we provide? We provide towels, linens, a fully equipped kitchen and all furnishings. Utilities, free Wi-Fi, free Parking and access to all amenities! Additionally, when we prepare the home for our guests, our cleaning crew leaves a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 paper towel roll in the kitchen, 3 trash bags, dish detergent, 1 sponge and hand soaps .
Little Harbor is a Family Friendly Community full of private amenities and activities for our guests! This home is only a 2 minute ride down to the Private Beach and all amenities, including Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Tennis Courts, Pickle Ball Courts, Kayak/Paddle Board Launch, etc.
Are you hungry? You have options! Hooks Bar & Grille offers a full lunch and dinner menu with indoor and outdoor seating. Don't want to miss the Sunset? Walk down to the Tiki Bar and Sunset Grille! Stay for the live music or walk down to the pier to catch an amazing sunset with incredible skyline views of Tampa and St. Petersburg! Kick off your shoes and walk down our beach, private and family friendly.
Go fishing, kayak or paddle board! Take a guided boat tour or join a fishing tour. Use the golf cart (for additional daily fee) and explore the community. Want to visit the small islands? Rent a jet ski and take a ride to the privately owned but open to public, Beer Can Island! It has a floating Tiki Bar! Have little ones? Plan a picnic in our outdoor picnic area that is located by the Playground! Let the kids play as you enjoy the ocean view!
POPULAR ATTRACTION DISTANCES:
7-8 Minutes drive to closest Semi- public-private Golf Course
25 Minutes from Top Golf, iFly Indoor SkyDiving, Dave n Busters, Brandon Mall and Restaurants
35 minutes drive to Downtown Tampa
45 Minutes drive to St.Pete Beach or Anna Maria Island Beach
35 minutes to Busch Garden
30 minutes drive to Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
30 Minutes drive to Tampa Sea Aquarium
85 Minutes to Clearwater Beach
85 Minutes drive to Disney World
NEARBY DINING
Sunset Grill & Hooks (on property)
The Fish House (2 miles) – Lunch and dinner, Thursday - Sunday
Ybor Grill (3 miles) – Lunch and dinner only, Cuban theme
Latitudes Apollo (6 miles) - Lunch and dinner
Circles Bar and Grill (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner, waterfront seating
Salty Shamrock (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner
Old Castle Restaurant (8 miles) - Lunch and dinner, German Theme
ANNUAL TAMPA EVENTS
Find out what’s on in Tampa Bay during your visit. From professional sports to food & wine events to boat shows and charity events, there are plenty of chances to get out and join our friendly Tampa locals at play.
Tampa Bay Farmer’s Markets (every weekend)
Festival of Chocolate (January)
New York Yankees Spring Training (February - March)
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball (April – September)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football (September – November)
The Main Living Area offers you comfortable upgraded furniture, including a relaxing, fluffy Down-Filled Sofa, a 70" Flat Screen TV, Electric Fireplace, and a Bay View Balcony with Patio Seating to enjoy your mornings and those gorgeous sunset evenings!
Master Bedroom - King Bedroom En Suite Walk In Shower and Shower Tub Combination with Large Dressing Area. 40" Smart Flat Screen TV and Private Balcony with Bay View.
Bedroom #2 - Two Twin Beds . An En-Suite Bath, 40” Smart Flat Screen TV and Balcony
Bedroom #3 - Twin Bunk beds with pull out trundle bed, Sleeps 3 comfortably. 50" Flat Screen Smart TV - set up for hours of lounging, watching your favorite show or battle in epic video games. Bring your console!
Free Parking near townhome and Free Wi-Fi! (Hassle Free Check in & Check Out Procedures) We will work with our guests to accommodate early check ins and late check outs when the calendar is open, please ask!
Feeling Tiki? We have a Private Tiki Bar. Drink exotic, fruity cocktails or even a Shirley Temple out of our unique tiki mugs? We have many to chose from! While staying at the Bahia Beach Retreat you will have your own personal entertainment area with a tropical print Bamboo Couch, Bar with 3 Stools, 65” Smart TV, Dart Board & Shuffleboard Game. This is the perfect location to unwind and have some fun!
Our home is professionally cleaned after every check out so you can feel comfortable in a clean and sanitized environment. Bahia Beach Retreat is a SELF-SERVE destination, guests are advised to bring their own consumables. What do we provide? We provide towels, linens, a fully equipped kitchen and all furnishings. Utilities, free Wi-Fi, free Parking and access to all amenities! Additionally, when we prepare the home for our guests, our cleaning crew leaves a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 paper towel roll in the kitchen, 3 trash bags, dish detergent, 1 sponge and hand soaps .
Little Harbor is a Family Friendly Community full of private amenities and activities for our guests! This home is only a 2 minute ride down to the Private Beach and all amenities, including Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Tennis Courts, Pickle Ball Courts, Kayak/Paddle Board Launch, etc.
Are you hungry? You have options! Hooks Bar & Grille offers a full lunch and dinner menu with indoor and outdoor seating. Don't want to miss the Sunset? Walk down to the Tiki Bar and Sunset Grille! Stay for the live music or walk down to the pier to catch an amazing sunset with incredible skyline views of Tampa and St. Petersburg! Kick off your shoes and walk down our beach, private and family friendly.
Go fishing, kayak or paddle board! Take a guided boat tour or join a fishing tour. Use the golf cart (for additional daily fee) and explore the community. Want to visit the small islands? Rent a jet ski and take a ride to the privately owned but open to public, Beer Can Island! It has a floating Tiki Bar! Have little ones? Plan a picnic in our outdoor picnic area that is located by the Playground! Let the kids play as you enjoy the ocean view!
POPULAR ATTRACTION DISTANCES:
7-8 Minutes drive to closest Semi- public-private Golf Course
25 Minutes from Top Golf, iFly Indoor SkyDiving, Dave n Busters, Brandon Mall and Restaurants
35 minutes drive to Downtown Tampa
45 Minutes drive to St.Pete Beach or Anna Maria Island Beach
35 minutes to Busch Garden
30 minutes drive to Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
30 Minutes drive to Tampa Sea Aquarium
85 Minutes to Clearwater Beach
85 Minutes drive to Disney World
NEARBY DINING
Sunset Grill & Hooks (on property)
The Fish House (2 miles) – Lunch and dinner, Thursday - Sunday
Ybor Grill (3 miles) – Lunch and dinner only, Cuban theme
Latitudes Apollo (6 miles) - Lunch and dinner
Circles Bar and Grill (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner, waterfront seating
Salty Shamrock (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner
Old Castle Restaurant (8 miles) - Lunch and dinner, German Theme
ANNUAL TAMPA EVENTS
Find out what’s on in Tampa Bay during your visit. From professional sports to food & wine events to boat shows and charity events, there are plenty of chances to get out and join our friendly Tampa locals at play.
Tampa Bay Farmer’s Markets (every weekend)
Festival of Chocolate (January)
New York Yankees Spring Training (February - March)
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball (April – September)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football (September – November)
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Ruskin, FL
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(52 Reviews)5.0
Local residents to the area. However, each July 4, we spend a short staycation for the wife's bday and the 4th at Little Harbor. We've stayed in 6+ different townhomes / condo locations on Bahia Beach Blvd.
The accommodations at this location were the best we've encountered. Having the garage availability with games for the kids/adults was 5-star. This was used everyday by our family. Nice place to retreat for an adult beverage or two as well.
The living area was clean and had everything we needed for the kitchen on hand. Just bring the ingredients to compile your food.
The bed / bathroom in the master was great. The bed was firm and adequate airflow with the fans and a/c cranking. It can get stupid hot in July, so this was important. The other beds were nice and comfy as well.
Overall, of course we will look to book here again. Rented a golf cart from an offsite company (SSCC). It's operated by a locally well known owner and located close to LH.
Thank you Lindsey and family!!! The communication from the owner and the flexibility they had with us was 2nd to none. The owners even gave us a little unexpected surprise for the wife's bday... Can't beat an early checkin, when available... ;)
5.0
Lyndsey was a great host. The condo was beautiful and perfect for our family to celebrate Christmas together!
5.0
My husband and I stayed at Lindsey's fabulous unit for the month of November. Our grown children & grandchildren joined us for 2 of the weeks and the space was perfect for two sets of adults and the grand kids. We enjoyed watching the manatees during our morning coffee and throughout the day. The location was a perfect jumping off spot to Siesta Key, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The beach and pool are so relaxing and a short walk from the unit. The use of the golf cart was also appreciated! We took advantage of the tiki room and bbq as well. Lindsey is a super host who responds quickly to any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this unit for long term stays!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in this lovely property. The home was wonderful and well maintained. The hosts were the absolute very best!!
5.0
Location: If you aren't a boater there really isn't much to do locally. Even the restaurants out side of the property are really just basic. There are a few gems out there to drive to. You really need to drive to see nice beaches, which we did do, 50 min. from Anna Marie Is., 50 min. away from Treasure Isl. I guess we were spoiled being able to be in the heart of a beach location, which this really was not as the beach was rather small, dark water and seaweed. There were no rentals such as jet skies as the sign indicates on the description of the site. Perhaps it was the time of year that we went. If you are truly looking for rest and relaxation this may just be for you. The sunsets when not cloudy are really worth seeing down by the beach area. I do not think this area sprays for bugs as other areas such as Clearwater and Indian Rocks does so beware of the bites.
For the the townhouse itself it was nice & quaint, 3 bedrooms & baths were definitely a plus. One thing I would suggest is putting better pictures up of the rooms as it is hard to gage the size of the rooms by the close up pictures that are on the site. I did feel the main living space was pretty small. Another suggestion is to state that there are 2 flights of stairs in this townhouse, in case you have people joining you who have trouble doing stairs. Lindsey, the owner was very nice and accommodating. She even over-nighted beach towels to us when I could not find them.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean, and beautifully decorated. Enjoyed the shuffleboard table and darts in the tiki bar. Loved having the golf cart to cruise around the neighborhood in. Host was very responsive and super friendly.
5.0
Nice location, beautiful setting, owner very helpful!
5.0
This property was nice, had everything we needed and was perfect for our family of five.
5.0
The property was excellent! However, the most impressive thing regarding the property was how transparent and responsive Lindsey was! We look forward to our next trip to Little Harbor!
5.0
My family loved this place. My 18 year old daughter had her own bathroom for the first time in her life … she was thrilled. Plenty of room and located in a secure safe area. When it was time to leave … the kids were begging to stay a little longer. It was really a home away from home.
The host of this property is special … staying in contact … sharing tips … very welcoming.
If the opportunity arises … we would not hesitate to book this location again.
5.0
The townhome was a perfect getaway for our family. We loved the beach activities, the harbors, and the perfect townhome setup. Highly recommend this property.
5.0
The property and the owners were great. We felt at home and had everything we needed. My only complaint is that the shower in the primary bedroom ensuite was slippery. I would definitely stay again.
5.0
Great property. Very clean and accommodating. Excellent place to stay for my family. Lindsey was great to work with. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Lindsey is truly a super host! The house is just as described, amazing features and close to the beach and other activities. Great little get away for my family! We would love to stay again!
5.0
One important note: I wouldn't recommend this rental for anyone who has trouble with stairs. There is a steep flight to get to the main level and a 2nd flight to get to the primary bedrooms.
Outside of the stairs, we LOVED this rental. The space was adorable & super convenient. The beds were comfy; there were so many kitchen utensils & handy beach things. The bar area & golf cart were great bonuses! It was clean and offered everything we expected. Watching the manatees off the patio is no joke - we saw them playing every morning!
Outside of the physical location & building, what made this rental far & away one of the best we've ever stayed in was the host, Lindsey. When we ran into last minute unexpected changes with our trip, she was incredibly understanding, empathetic, responsive, and so helpful. Lindsey's fantastic customer service continued once we made it to the condo: We ran into a couple of small issues that we let her know about right away. In no time at all, she responded, offered solutions, but was also very respectful of our time - not wanting to take away from our vacation. Lindsey was simply amazing & hands down the best vacation rental host we've ever had.
We will definitely be back to Ruskin. Thank you again for everything Lindsey! ❤️
5.0
Could not ask for more! The property was as advertised, just wonderful! The resort itself and the two restaurants are excellent. Best fish and chips I have ever had at Hooks, and the grilled shrimp skewers at Sunset Grill are simply awesome!
We have been to Little Harbor many times, and we still love it. This townhouse was great as well. Everything we needed, and then some. Great view of the Manatees hanging out in the marina every day. Just too cool.
And finally, our host, Lindsey was terrific to work with. Very responsive and informative. If this unit is available next time we come, and we will definitely be coming back, we will book here!!! Thanks again Lindsey!!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Bahia Beach Resort in Little Harbor. The townhouse was lovely and had everything we needed for our extended stay. The beach and Sunset Grille in Little Harbor are fun places to visit and the sunsets are incredible.
The stay was made special by our host Lindsey, she is amazing and welcoming. She was quick to respond to any questions we might have and offered suggestions on things we might enjoy seeing and doing.
We had such a great time that we have booked another visit for next year.
5.0
Great property and an amazing host
5.0
This home is great if your traveling with kids. There was space for my kids to each have their own bed and enough flex space for all of to stretch you.
One of our favorite parts was our morning coffee watching the Manatees swim and come up for air.
This space is absolutely a hidden gem for the amazing sunsets! With a quick ride up to the beach you won’t be disappointed when you watch the amazing sunsets.
Lindsey was very quick to answer any of our questions and provided lots of information on the property and of things to do.
We will definitely spread the word to our family and friends for there future trips.
5.0
This was the absolute best experience I have had with VROB host! Lindsey was on top of things to say the least. Her property is gorgeous and smells so nice! That is strange to say but it was memorable so there it is. :) the location is off the beaten path but a short drive to all the beautiful beaches. I will be a returning renter for sure!
5.0
Family get together.
5.0
We had a pleasant stay at this property. The communication from the owner, Lindsey, was amazing. She always responded quickly and was incredibly helpful. We had some small issues upon arrival, and Lindsey was willing to drive several hours to come correct the issues, which were minimal enough that we declined the offer. We had all we needed for a short stay, including the nice (upscale) soaps and shampoos, beach towels, k-cups, beach chairs, umbrella, etc. The golf cart was so nice to have, although the steering was a bit challenging. A few things to note: There is not an automatic icemaker in the kitchen, so if you plan on blending a lot of drinks you need to get ice. Also, the Tiki Bar and game area, while very nice, is also not accessible from inside the house as it's in the converted garage. Not a huge deal, but we had younger children and it meant that we needed to be with them at all times while in the game area. Some of the blinds are wonky and missing slats, which made the room a bit brighter in the mornings. Finally, there is a mandatory damage insurance fee (or huge deposit) which is required when booking. I have not experienced that before and when staying just a few days, made a significant difference to the total cost.
All in all we had a very nice time and were very impressed with Lindsey's communication. She definitely wants her guests to have the best time possible and it shows.
5.0
Awesome get away for the family!
Great location with plenty to do. The condo was spacious for our family of six and had great accommodations.
5.0
The condo was clean and nicely furnished. The kitchen was well stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed the golf cart and the game room. The balconies are great! The beach area had rentals available such as umbrellas, chairs, sea-do, kayak, etc. The restaurants on property were good!
5.0
Perfect spot
The condo was clean and nicely furnished. The kitchen was well stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed the golf cart and the game room. The balconies are great! The beach area had rentals available such as umbrellas, chairs, sea-do, kayak, etc. The restaurants on property were good!
5.0
We had an excellent stay at this property! The townhouse is beautiful and very conveniently located. Lindsay was an excellent host and very responsive. We visit the area a couple times a year and will definitely look into staying here again!
5.0
Beautiful
We had an excellent stay at this property! The townhouse is beautiful and very conveniently located. Lindsay was an excellent host and very responsive. We visit the area a couple times a year and will definitely look into staying here again!
5.0
We had an amazing vacation getaway !
The condo was located within 30 minutes of everywhere we wanted to go. It was a very quiet and clean community and the beach was awesome. Sunset grille has a cool bartender and reasonable prices 😊
We are definitely coming back at the end of summer !
5.0
Wonderful place. The golf cart was the best, so easy to get around. Plenty of room. Our one year old loved the bunk room, low to the ground gaming chairs and big tv to watch his “Hey Bear” show. Lindsey was a great host and easy to work with, great communication. Highly recommend.
5.0
Family Fun
Wonderful place. The golf cart was the best, so easy to get around. Plenty of room. Our one year old loved the bunk room, low to the ground gaming chairs and big tv to watch his “Hey Bear” show. Lindsey was a great host and easy to work with, great communication. Highly recommend.
5.0
Where the Manistees play
Beautiful condo manatees swimming behind the condo all day
5.0
Ruskin Stay
We had an amazing time at Little Harbor resort! It had everything we needed for a long weekend at the beach. The condo was amazing and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We were very comfortable even with a larger group. It was an easy walk/golf cart drive to both the beach and pool and the restaurants on the resort were great! Lindsey was super kind and very responsive! We will definitely stay here again the next time we’re in Ruskin.
5.0
Great location, lots to do. The golfcart was fun even had air conditioning. House has everything you need plus so much more. It felt like it was our own vacation home. We left our boat in the water at the marina for $80 night and trailer parking for $25 night. All protected by security and cameras. We just rode the golfcart there in the mornings to go fishing. A+ accommodations and super fast responses from owners with our questions about the area. We will definitely be back
5.0
Awesome place, super clean.
Great location, lots to do. The golfcart was fun even had air conditioning. House has everything you need plus so much more. It felt like it was our own vacation home. We left our boat in the water at the marina for $80 night and trailer parking for $25 night. All protected by security and cameras. We just rode the golfcart there in the mornings to go fishing. A+ accommodations and super fast responses from owners with our questions about the area. We will definitely be back
5.0
We hate to leave this little piece of paradise!
We just can’t say enough about the peace and quiet of this property. Nature abounds! We enjoyed the manatees visiting us every morning ( I’ll miss them). Lindsey is a spectacular host and provided a clean, homey atmosphere for our months stay. We hope to return in the future💕 I highly recommend this rental.
5.0
Amazing stay
This property was absolutely amazing. The accommodation is very spacious and it is well equipped. It was very clean and tidy. The communication with the host exceeded our expectations, she was very nice and helpful. The whole property was very nice and there was a lot to do. Check in and check out was a breeze. We would definitely come back and stay again. This was the best property we have stayed at, ever. The tiki bar was so much fun! 10/10 stay.
5.0
The townhouse was comfortable and clean. The host was easy to work with and accommodating. Spent many hours enjoying the manatees from the back balcony. Love the area--calm and relaxing.
5.0
Wonderful vacation
The townhouse was comfortable and clean. The host was easy to work with and accommodating. Spent many hours enjoying the manatees from the back balcony. Love the area--calm and relaxing.
5.0
Such a treat for my kids (12 & 15) and I to stay here! Enjoyed coffee on the balcony each morning while watching the manatees in the mangroves, took the golf cart over to the resort restaurant, and was a reasonable driving distance for some day and afternoon trips out...I can definitely see us coming back.
5.0
Our First VRBO
The property was perfect. It was our first time using VRBO so I was clumsy with the check-in process. I'll do better next time. The owner was patient and responsive. Nice appointments and supplies.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ruskin?
The average price for a rental in Ruskin is R 3,501 per night. This rental is R 1,263 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar. 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 Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar. Enjoy the water!
Is Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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