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Private Beach: 'Hidden Shack By the Bay' in Ruskin
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 565.0 sq m
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Ruskin, FL
- Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park1 min walk
- Place, Port of Tampa31 min drive
- Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay42 min drive
- Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Additional Sleeping (Living Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Private Beach: 'Hidden Shack By the Bay' in Ruskin
Outdoor Kitchen | Kayaks, Paddleboard & Fishing Rods | 60 Ft of Private Shoreline
Drift into adventure from this Ruskin vacation rental! Paddle the river at sunrise, then spend your afternoon exploring the butterfly garden or touching cownose rays at the Manatee Viewing Center. As the night unfolds, retreat to the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home and grill up a seafood feast, then lounge by the fire and admire the starry sky. What are you waiting for? Lock in your waterfront getaway today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full daybed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private beach w/ Little Manatee River access
- Outdoor kitchen w/ gas grill, outdoor dining areas
- Deck w/ lounge seating, covered patio w/ Smart TV
- Wood-burning fire pit
- Patio bathroom w/ walk-in shower
- Hammock, ceiling fans, string lights
- Paddleboards, kayaks, fishing rods
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs
- Dining table, desk (bedroom 2)
- Shower/tub combo
KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
- Pod coffee maker (Keurig, starter coffee provided)
- Microwave, toaster oven, blender, ice maker
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, hangers, iron/board
- Linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ
- No fence before river, high boat traffic, staircases (not childproofed)
- 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, exterior staircase to enter
PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Located on 60 feet of private shoreline
- 3 miles to Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre & 4 miles to E.G. Simmons Conservation Park
- 7-9 miles to Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Center & Southshore Bay Lagoon
- 17 miles to Little Manatee River State Park
- 18 miles to Ellenton Premium Outlets
- 28 miles to Anna Maria Island & 29 miles to Lakewood Ranch
- 30-36 miles to The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens, TreeUmph! Adventure Course, Fort De Soto Park
- 42 miles to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- 36 miles to Tampa International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Guests to sign waiver before using paddleboards kayaks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires an exterior staircase to enter
- This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced river area with high boat traffic and 2 flights of stairs, which may be hazardous without close supervision
- Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 2 cameras are located on the back of the home facing the deck/patio area, and 1 camera is located by the front door facing the outdoor entryway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces; they record video and audio when activated by motion
Drift into adventure from this Ruskin vacation rental! Paddle the river at sunrise, then spend your afternoon exploring the butterfly garden or touching cownose rays at the Manatee Viewing Center. As the night unfolds, retreat to the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home and grill up a seafood feast, then lounge by the fire and admire the starry sky. What are you waiting for? Lock in your waterfront getaway today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full daybed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private beach w/ Little Manatee River access
- Outdoor kitchen w/ gas grill, outdoor dining areas
- Deck w/ lounge seating, covered patio w/ Smart TV
- Wood-burning fire pit
- Patio bathroom w/ walk-in shower
- Hammock, ceiling fans, string lights
- Paddleboards, kayaks, fishing rods
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs
- Dining table, desk (bedroom 2)
- Shower/tub combo
KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
- Pod coffee maker (Keurig, starter coffee provided)
- Microwave, toaster oven, blender, ice maker
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, hangers, iron/board
- Linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ
- No fence before river, high boat traffic, staircases (not childproofed)
- 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, exterior staircase to enter
PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Located on 60 feet of private shoreline
- 3 miles to Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre & 4 miles to E.G. Simmons Conservation Park
- 7-9 miles to Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Center & Southshore Bay Lagoon
- 17 miles to Little Manatee River State Park
- 18 miles to Ellenton Premium Outlets
- 28 miles to Anna Maria Island & 29 miles to Lakewood Ranch
- 30-36 miles to The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens, TreeUmph! Adventure Course, Fort De Soto Park
- 42 miles to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- 36 miles to Tampa International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Guests to sign waiver before using paddleboards kayaks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires an exterior staircase to enter
- This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced river area with high boat traffic and 2 flights of stairs, which may be hazardous without close supervision
- Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 2 cameras are located on the back of the home facing the deck/patio area, and 1 camera is located by the front door facing the outdoor entryway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces; they record video and audio when activated by motion
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Ruskin
Located in Ruskin, this holiday home 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. Ready for a night out? Consider North Shore Aquatic Center and Jannus Live. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.

Ruskin, FL
What's nearby
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Port of Tampa - 31 min drive - 39.7 km
- Tampa Riverwalk - 31 min drive - 43.1 km
- Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 32 min drive - 43.3 km
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 42 min drive - 47.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 8 min drive
- Circle K - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Beanie's Sports Bar - 3 min drive
- Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - 7 min drive
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Hosted by Evolve
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