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Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit

In The Blue Heron House, a beautiful 4-bedroom home with private heated pool, fire pit, kayaks & dock on the Little Manatee River awaits. Relax by the pool or unwind on the dock while watching dolphins and manatees swim by as you enjoy picture perfect sunsets.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8197 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill

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

Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit

Welcome to The Blue Heron House! A beautiful 4 Bedroom home with private heated pool, fire pit, kayaks, & private dock on the Little Manatee River that leads to Tampa Bay. Relax on the dock or by the pool and enjoy the picture perfect sunset while watching the dolphins and manatees swim by. Enjoy local waterfront restaurants or stay in and cook in the well equipped kitchen. We have both charcoal and propane outdoor grills available to you as well. Bring your boat, or charter a local captain to take you down river and into Tampa bay!

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed on pool deck, just use ashtray.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a river
On the waterfront

Things to do

Heated pool
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,123 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Return lawn furniture and fishing gear/Kayaks to their original place and lock up the shed before you leave.

The pool heater is set to 85 degrees year round. Do not attempt to adjust the valves or a $100 fee will be added for pool service tech.

We do not permit the use of fireworks on our property or dock.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: We have baby gear!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on pool deck, just use ashtray.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

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A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Home away from home!

Tampa Bay area stunner! 4 Bedroom waterfront oasis!

About the neighborhood

FL, Ruskin

What's nearby

Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Ruskin Family Drive-In - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
MacDill Air Force Base - 44 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Little Harbor Tiki Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Ruskin vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and Tampa Bay. Ruskin Family Drive-In and E.G. Simmons Regional Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit

Property amenities

Beach

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transportation

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Rules

Pets

Children and extra beds

Events

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

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