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Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit

Waterfront vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Interior
Marina
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Nestled in a serene coastal setting just 2 miles from the Nature Preserve, this 4 BR/2BA bungalow offers ample space for relaxation. Unwind by the pool or soak in the hot tub, then gather 'round the firepit with family and friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot Tub

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About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit

Welcome to a piece of paradise where there is plenty of space for everyone in this Charming 4 BR/2BA coastal bungalow. Located just 2 miles from the Nature Preserve and Manatee Viewing Center on a Tampa Bay canal. Relax by the pool, swim your cares away, or soak in the hot tub. Hang out on the dock and fish, grill up some favorites, kayak down the canal, or cozy up by the firepit. The fully updated interior lets you enjoy all the comforts of home during your stay.

Bring your boat or jet ski and put in at the Apollo Beach Marina down the street. Tie up to the dock. One floating jetski dock is available for parking your ski at your own risk. The other dock and ski are not available or part of the rental.

*** The pool and hot tub and dock are brand new as of August 2024.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Tidy up all outdoor toys that were used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Kayaks must be put back on racks after use. Failure to do so will incur a $25 fee.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Apollo Beach

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Port of Tampa - 23 min drive - 29.9 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 35 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Apollo Beach Dog Park and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Tampa Bay. Manatee Viewing Center is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Relaxing Retreat Apollo Beach l Waterfront I Pool l Spa l Dock I Firepit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Family vacation

We stayed for 4 nights and our family had such a great time! The family time spent on the dock will be unforgettable!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buffie L.

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

Great House

Great house and location. Easy check in/out and definately no complaints. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

An amazing place!

An amazing house with plenty of spaces to entertain! The outdoor space is great, and the host was quick to respond when I had any questions. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik E.

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

Great home on the canal

The home was well appointed great furniture, great bedding we had everything we needed in the kitchen. We enjoyed the outdoor space with the fire pit and outdoor dining table. Look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen M.

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

Great Boat Access & kayaks included

It was perfect for our needs Host was excellent And House was everything he claimed to be and more. If you plan to do lots of cooking the pots and pans supplies and some kitchen needs are limited, but we may do great. Stay high
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Fun in the sun!

It was everything in the picture. There are 2 bathrooms, I just did not think about the one being in the master bedroom and 1 hall bath. Which was fine, but my teens had to keep coming in our room to shower or use the bathroom when hall bath was being used. The house was spacious with a lot of different seating options. The kids loved the pool and the teens loved the hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND B W.

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

Nice relaxing stay with friends and family

Nice property. Really enjoyed the canal front/backyard area. Good location for all the things we wanted to do, but quieter and more relaxed than staying in Tampa. Overall really enjoyed the stay and very well may return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S.

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

Great multi family home stay

We had a group of 11 people to stay for a week. The rooms were great, the pool was awesome(not heated, fyi) but it was warm enough the kids didn’t mind at all. The hot tub was nice and fishing off the dock was a good time. There were a few poles at the house to use when we stayed, and a couple kayaks as well. We’d stay there again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

You won't go wrong here.

Great venue! Very clean. Newly remodeled. This is a top shelf rental. Well worth the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew E.

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

Short getaway

House was very clean and had all the necessities you would need. Comfortably slept our family of 9. Jacuzzi/Hot-tub was awesome, but weather was a little chilly for the pool. No issues getting in contact with property owner when needed. Awesome home tucked away from the chaos of the larger tourist areas, but close enough to get to beaches. Will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tena M.

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

A winter weekend

We enjoyed a day in Bradenton boating, visited the manatees and Tampa Zoo. The hottub and record player were a nice touch. Would highly recommend this home. Walking distance to breakfast and a dollar store that sells everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Beautiful, well stocked Home, Supports Military

The home was beautiful, very clean, and the location was great! The host Marzena was quick to answer any questions we asked and I've never been in a home I've rented as stocked with everything you need to cook, clean, and extra's (towels, toilet tissue, etc). The bed was so comfortable that we had to see what is was. The pool was nice and the dock was even better. Just know that there is a caretaker living in the back of house and has his own entrance in the side of the house behind a gate. We found that out after reading the rules and the history of the property and saw him a few times in his van and once in the pool area getting a water sample of the pool. Even with that, we had a great time. Thank you for supporting the military and Veterans and providing the discount, you don't see that anymore!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Second time still a favorite.

Love this home. Great location. Best of all you can just relax by the pool or fish out back. We took day trips to Clearwater beach and St Pete.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Great place cold larger families

We had a great time, the property is always nice and clean (this was our 2nd trip there this year).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Relaxation

The property was very clean. The perfect location. You're just minutes away from shopping and eating places. You have the canal right behind the house. We really enjoyed our stay. We hope to visit again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

Beautiful, Comfortable, Relaxing

Property was just beautiful in person as in the photos. We had an immediate feeling of relaxation ypon arrival. The home fit all 13 of us very comfortably. The outdoor space was beautiful. Once the pool is done we'd love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Family Spring Break

Beautiful home. Great choice to wind down and relax. The view sitting out back is beautiful, by the dock or fire pit. Inside is roomy and the beds made for a wonderful nights rest. We hope to return in August.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

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

Awesome

The house is great! Very clean and it’s in a great location! If we ever come back to this area we will definitely stay here if available!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weston H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025