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

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Smart TV, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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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.

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!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Ruskin Family Drive-In. Features include an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ruskin Family Drive-In and a few minutes from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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