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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, E.G. Simmons Regional Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Beach happy Geataway!

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in the Southshore area of Tampa Bay, this waterfront inn boasts beautiful views, a restaurant serving American-Caribbean fare and two pools to splash and swim in. Sunsets over the water are spectacular. Take them in by the Tiki bar with live music, from the pier, or at the onsite restaurant, Sunset Grill. You might even catch sight of a dolphin or manatee. This place is perfectly located between Tampa and Sarasota right on Tampa Bay. You'll enjoy access to a number of amenities including tennis courts, beach volleyball, 3 pools, 2 Jacuzzis, a Tiki Bar and more when you stay here! For an additional fee guests can access watersports activities, bike rentals. Hooks Restaurant offers poolside snacks, drinks and cocktails until 9:00PM. Go for a stroll through the tropical gardens or take a nap on the resort's private beach. If water sports are your thing, the resort offers a number of activities on-site including guided jet ski tours, kayaks, and paddle boating. After lounging at the beach, retreat to your air-conditioned LIVING SPACE. Curl up on the bed and enjoy your favorite shows on cable TV. In the early evening, step out onto the pier and enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sunset. You can easily connect with friends and family back home, courtesy of the complimentary Wi-Fi.
If you feel like venturing away from the resort, we suggest day trips to visit The Dali Museum, Busch Gardens, the Tampa Zoo, the Florida Aquarium, or The Alley, a bowling alley and arcade. If you want to dance the night away, we are just 30 minutes from Ybor City nightlife and South Howard neighborhood in Tampa.
We also have children’s playground that is great for the little ones.
There's something here for everyone!
I look forward to booking with you and hope you enjoy your beach home away from home!
During your stay at this hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 8 minutes from Tampa Bay
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at this hotel such as an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Ruskin hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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
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.

Property is also known as

Little Harbor Beach Ruskin
Little Harbor Beach Private vacation home
Little Harbor Beach Private vacation home Ruskin

Beach happy Geataway! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, facility and aminities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
We had to wait 2 hours after check in to get in our room with no contact from owner everything else was good with amenities and surroundings were great
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was so cute and well set up, everything was provided: towels, sunscreen, kitchenware, etc. The property had a private beach, tiki bar and restaurant with gre at food. We enjoyed our fee days!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

Great place to stay

The property was clean, we had everything we needed while we were there. Great amenities right there on site that we coould walk to!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Modern, comfortable and clean

We loved our stay at Marilin’s. The accommodations and location were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

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

Great stay

Great location, very clean facilities, Marilin was easily accessible on the phone when we needed to reach her. I highly recommend staying at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Recent stay great experience.

We had an amazing short vacation. Can’t wait to come back again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA N.

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

Great would go again!

Super cute place. Right at the water. Very peaceful, but not too far from various activities. Very reasonable price. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Anniversary getaway

My husband and I visited for our 18th wedding anniversary and it was perfect. Beautiful room and perfect location for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet location

Loved watching all of the dolphins when we first arrived while sitting on our porch. Great beach and restaurant on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcela m.

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

Perfect for a weekend scape

Please check the door lock, looks like it doesn’t lock from the inside, only with the little chain
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charmen S.

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

Wedding

Came in town for a wedding very convenient in the location and maybe it is for wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig Q.

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

Our month at Little Harbor

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Harbor in Ruskin. Our room was wonderful and the amenities and community of people were great! We look forward to staying again in "our room."
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Girls Trip

This was a great for a quick girls trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb V.

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

Sunshine getaway

Peaceful & relaxed. Disappointed that the little pool wasn’t heated.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Beautiful area ! It was as pictured and convenient to the beach , pools and the Sunset Grill !

Convenient, quaint … beautiful area. Loved the Locals !! Would definitely return !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee O.

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

Great little hideaways

This place was impressive. It had everything quick walk up the free beach and access to the free pool that also has a hot tub. Beautiful quiet location but convenient to everything we needed. Beach towels were provided which I appreciated so much! Thank you for such a sweet quiet place where we had the most memorable time and a lifetime experience. Thank you! Host were great and on top of everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

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

Cute place!

Liked walking out to see dolphins and manatees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Perfect for my little family.

Our stay was great! The room was clean, fully stocked and had everything we needed for our five days. The decor was super cute and very welcoming. I highly recommend this property to anyone! Thanks for an amazing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JOYCE C.

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

Week end get away

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Beautiful resort

Love this resort and this specific unit is very nice. Overall good experience and would book again, just not having any check in details until 2 hours before check in caused some stress.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Relaxing and beautiful vacay

We really enjoyed the location and the view. Saw some dolphins and a manatee. Had a great time at the pool and the bar Hook's which you can walk to from the room. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Nice little place to stay

Comfortable. The only thing wrong is the ac trips sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

We really enjoyed the property! It was a perfect fit for the 2 of us. The property is lovely, and the pools and games were an added bonus. Make sure to check out the local drive-in theater if you visit Ruskin!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023