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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Room
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 243.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages

Take a step back into "Old Florida". Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort is situated on 2 acres on the Little Manatee River and just minutes to the beautiful water of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This exclusive 14 unit resort has been completely renovated in a manner that we are confident you will agree has transformed the community into THE premier fishing destination in Tampa Bay.

One visit to our resort will show you that this is truly a step back into "Old Florida" - yet with all the modern conveniences we've come to rely on. Pirate's Pointe Resort has embraced it original Florida look and feel - preserving the oak canopies and allowing its lush tropical landscape to flourish.

Each unit is resort-style furnished with full kitchens and private courtyard for entertaining.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while MacDill Air Force Base and Salvador Dali Museum are cultural highlights. Manatee Viewing Center and Andersen Race Park are also worth visiting. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Tampa - 29 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 30 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 31 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 44 min drive - 48.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 31 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages ?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages on 24 April 2026 start from NZ$286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pirate's Pointe Fishing Resort Offers Individual Cottages located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Charlyn S.

Nice & quiet

Very clean, very quiet and peaceful. The owners were also very accommodating and kind. Highly recommend for a get away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye henning H.

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

Secret Heaven!

Our stay was relaxing and the cabin was clean and neat, pool beautiful and fishing was fabulous. Linn was great manager along with Tom and Tammy. We will be back❤️❤️
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2020
Kaye, thank you so much for taking the time to review Pirate's Pointe. We truly enjoyed having you and look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Stay safe. Kindest regards, Tammie Saxon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Very Relaxing and scenic place. We enjoyed our time there. Hosts and staff are awesome

A true get away in the woods. The cabins have there own garden area. This is a very quaint place to stay. Not fancy but everything you need. The pool and area are relaxing and we loved sitting out in the evening with the sound of the pools waterfall in the back ground. Great place if you have a dog.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for taking the time to review Pirates Pointe Resort. We enjoyed having you stay with us and look forward to seeing you again, in the near future. Kindest regards, Tammie Saxon
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Do Not Waste Your Money

This cottage is definitely not a "resort" property. The mattress was one of the worst I have ever experienced. The shower curtain was moldy. The garden area was nice and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2023
Mary, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your stay. We are currently in high season and our cottages have been booked out all month. Unfortunately, this means that we have not had the opportunity to perform our routine day long deep cleans. We apologize in regard to your experience with the shower curtain and bed. We would have been happy to rectify the issues had we been alerted. We hope you will give us the opportunity to host you again in the future. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Nice Location!

We enjoyed our stay. Clean, quiet, great when traveling with your pet!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Great visit

Was a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Pirate’s Point

Pirate’s Point was better than we expected, clean quiet and very comfortable. Tammie was awesome! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed having you and look so forward to seeing you again soon! Kindest regards, Tammie Saxon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonam S.

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

Nice hidden retreat

My Great Dane and I picked Pirates Point just by chance. Very nice change of pace and a nice drive over Skyway bridge if you want to visit St. Pete. Cool place even if you don’t fish (I don’t). Cottage has nice front porch and patio that’s fenced, my dog liked laying on porch. All the tenants were friendly. Nice to sit at dock watch fish jump. The swimming pool is Great! Plenty of seating, shade area, tables and various floaties. Owners are on site and easy to get along. I’d recommend for a nice relaxing stay and still close enough to beaches and city.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2021
Sonam, Thank you so much for taking time out to review Pirates Pointe Resort. We loved having you and Lucy and look forward to seeing you again, in the near future. Have a great day. Enjoy St. Petersburg! Kindest regards, Tammie Saxon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Pirates point was perfect

It was the perfect size spot for my husband, our dog and me. Cute and clean cabins, very quiet and a beautiful pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy G.

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

Nice place to relax

The cottage is quaint and cute, the pool was refreshing, clean and amazing and the dock at the property is a very nice area to sit and relax by the water! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
Hi Candy, Thank you so much for your kind words and taking time to review Pirates Pointe Resort. We enjoyed having you and hope to see you again soon. Kindest regards, Tammie Saxon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

very relaxing

Everyone was very friendly. Cottage was clean, quiet and relaxing. Enjoyed fishing off the pier.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not a Resort just a dirty cottage

Advertized as a resort. All the amenities except the pool were for rent only. Not a resort if nothing is included. I asked about what amenities were offered and was told they were "available for guests" but once I got there the brochure in the cottage listed the outrageous prices for renting any of the amenities. When I went to the office that was confirmed by the management. They said they didnt own the resort and there was nothing they could do about it. They did offer to give me a break on "fishing pole rental" The cabin itself was dirty. Everything below countertop level was dirty. The bathroom had hair and dead bugs in the shower, behind toilet and on top of medicine cabinet. Had to wear our flip flops in the cabin. If you went barefoot your feet were black in minutes. Dirt and dust on pretty much all horizontal surfaces. The stove and oven were greasy and dirty. The inside of the fridge was sticky and had lots of crumbs. Had to clean it out before putting our supplies away. The outdoor patio area was dirty and the leaves and acorns from the live oak above the cottage had not been cleanup up in a long time. Of the 5 windows 4 of the blinds were broken so it was hard to open or close them to get some light in the place. Positives: The pool area was clean and newly renovated, the bed in the cottage was comfortable. Over all experience I would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan Y.

Very Relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay, Very clean and comfortable, They checked with us every morning to see if we needed anything, we will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Dan, Thank you so much for taking the time to review Pirates Pointe Resort. We enjoyed having you as a guest and look forward to seeing you again real soon. Kindest regards, Tammie Saxon
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane T.

A very comfortable resort.

This resort has a very old Florida feeling. A step away from the hustle and bustle of a city hotel. Wonderful pool, beautiful river side patio. And most important, caring owners and staff.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Diane, Thank you so much for your review. We enjoyed having you here at Pirates Pointe and hope you will visit again soon. Kindest regards, Tammie Saxon
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vickie A.

Not as advertised

The unit advertised on VRBO was for a stand alone cottage. On arrival we were the room assigned was part of a Tri-Plex. The unit was very clean. Had a bedroom, bathroom and very small kitchen. Only a 2 burner stove top and a portable oven as well as a mini fridge. Furniture was uncomfortable particularly the full size bed. Overall Pirate’s Pointe was quiet and the staff very friendly and helpful. Did speak with Lynn to. Discuss our concern that the unit assigned was misrepresented per website. There was no cottage available for us to be moved to for the duration of our stay. This should have been made clear during the booking process. Lynn said she would pass our concern to the owner Tammie. Have not heard from Tammie as of this review.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Vickie, The night I welcomed you into your cottage/unit you were so please that you got an upgrade with a private pool. Lynn did mention to me that you didn't like having a guest next door and we explained it was only for one night out of eleven you were staying. Your bed in that cottage is a queen and the couch is also a pull out. You had another full size refrigerator out in the pool area. You didn't hear from me because I was in the hospital the latter part of last week. I wasn't aware that you were unhappy with the unit as you seemed pleased as punch when you came in. VRBO doesn't allow us to speak with potential guests until after you book with them so there would have been not advanced notice. I'm really sorry about that. We do explain to our guests before booking that there may be other guests in the other units. Then its your choice to book or not. I hope you'll try us again in the future. Thanks for your feedback. Tammie

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