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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens

Fins & Grins

🌊 Private Beachfront Escape | Kayaks, Paddleboards & Dolphin Views | Apollo Beach
Welcome to Fins & Grins—your own slice of coastal paradise in Apollo Beach where unforgettable waterfront moments await. Nestled along a serene inlet connected to Tampa Bay, this home offers front-row seats to dolphins, manatees, and breathtaking sunrises. Whether you're sipping coffee on the lanai or unwinding after a day on the water, this home delivers a true Florida escape filled with relaxation, adventure, and a little bit of magic. This is where beach days meet bay adventures—perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to experience the ultimate waterfront lifestyle.

☀️ Perfect For
Family beach vacations
Kayaking & paddleboarding adventures
Fishing getaways
Pet-friendly escapes
Nature lovers & wildlife watching
Relaxing waterfront stays

⭐ Guest Favorites
Private White Sand Beach
Dolphin & Manatee Sightings
Kayaks & Paddleboards Included
Spacious Lanai with Outdoor Dining
Fully Loaded Gourmet Kitchen
Family-Friendly Fun & Entertainment
Pet-Friendly Coastal Living

🏡 The Space
This spacious 3+ bedroom, 2.5-bath waterfront home comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, offering a perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm.

Bedrooms
Master Bedroom – King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 – Queen Bed
Additional Room – Queen Murphy Bed & Twin Convertible Bed
Home Features
Private 13x100 ft white sand beach
Waterfront location with bay access
Ocean & beach views
Outdoor lanai with dining for 10
Great room dining + counter seating
Fully equipped kitchen with premium appliances
BBQ grill
Smart TVs & entertainment system
Games, books, and toys
High-speed WiFi (500+ Mbps)
Washer & dryer
Air conditioning & heating
Fitness equipment (recumbent bike & stepper)
Workspace with printer
Beach gear, bicycles & fishing equipment
Free parking (driveway, garage & street)
Guests will also enjoy essentials like fresh linens, towels, beach chairs, and everything needed for a comfortable and stress-free stay.
📌 Nearby Hotspots
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
Manatee Viewing Center
Local marinas & waterfront dining
Downtown Tampa attractions
Theme parks, museums & zoos
Golf courses & eco tours
🔐 Guest Access
Guests have full access to the home, private beach, outdoor spaces, and all provided equipment.
Check-in details will be shared prior to arrival once all booking requirements are completed.
Some storage areas may remain locked for owner use.
This home has a minimum age requirement of 25 to book.
ℹ️ Good to Know
Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and subject to availability.
This home is intended for vacation stays only and may not be used for events or commercial purposes.

🐶 Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome (maximum of 2).
A pet fee will be requested after booking.

⚠️ Safety Notice
This is a waterfront property with direct beach and water access.
Guests—especially children—should be supervised at all times near the water.

🚭 No Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.

🌴 Your Waterfront Escape Awaits
At Fins & Grins, every day brings a new coastal memory—whether it's spotting dolphins at sunrise, paddling through calm waters, or ending the evening with laughter on the lanai.
Book your stay and experience the best of Apollo Beach living.

Roelens Vacations is proud to partner with the city to promote recycling and make our community more sustainable and greener. Thank you for your cooperation and for being part of a more sustainable future!
DISCLAIMERS:
**PLEASE NOTE - The boat lift is leased and the owner will be here on occasion to take his boat out.
​​​​​​​ They are very quiet and respectful and will close the yard gate.
*This home is dog-friendly for 2 dogs max, with a pet fee per pet.
*Please note: This home has a minimum age requirement of 25 to book. Smoking is not allowed on the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20281133
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 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

Apollo Beach

Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ruskin Family Drive-In and Florida Railroad Museum Willow Yard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Florida Aquarium and Manatee Viewing Center. East Bay Raceway Park and Stephen J. Wortham County Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cypress Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 37 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peachwave Frozen Yogurt & Gelato - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪South Shore Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens on 16 July 2026 start from NZ$458, 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.

How much is parking at Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beachfront Fun, Kayaks, Dolphins & Sunsets Await - Fins & Grins - Roelens located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tampa Bay and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Apollo Beach Dog Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

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

Great Stay

Great stay ! Even better than advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

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

Great visit

House was exactly what we hoped
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ann h.

Great home!

Beautiful home and location! I plan on staying there again next year! It was a dream home and the owners were awesome!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
It was so nice to meet you and we look forward to seeing you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Fantastic Vacation spot!

Awesome property in a great neighborhood with gracious hosts/property owners. Can't beat that! Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2022
Thank you for taking such great care of our home and we do hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Mark and Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyra P.

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

Florida peaceful retreat

Great hosts. Peaceful location. Wonderful fishing gear kayak SUP
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2021
We were excited to hear about the fishing success you had! If you want to check out our Facebook page, Playa del Vierow, Mark posts pictures of the many varieties that are caught from the dock.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful & peaceful!

We had a wonderful girl's trip Mark and Patti's home! Loved spending time reading on the beautiful porch and looking for dolphins off the dock. It was the perfect winter vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie J.

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

House is clean and decorated beautifully. They have furnished it with wonderful beds and linens.

Wonderful time and great host communication, well worth the price!! We loved the huge screened in porch😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back someday. Sincerely, Mark and Patti Vierow
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Clean, comfortable and beautiful waterfront view

It was very clean and all the amenities that you would need in a home and comfortable and a beautiful ocean view! I will recommend to stay here to my friends and family! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for you kind words and we really do hope you will come back soon! Mark & Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff t.

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

great retreat

as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne S.

Exceeded Expectations!

Mark and Patti were wonderful hosts! They were so accommodating to our needs. We absolutely loved their beautiful home and will definitely stay there again. The area is beautiful and everyone we met was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
It was an absolute pleasure getting to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you again! Mark & Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Great Trip!

Patti was very responsive to anything we needed! Great location on the water with convenient shops nearby. Awesome fishing! Quick and easy access to bay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
It was great that you were able to get some fun in while helping your daughter settle in to her new hometown. Hopefully we can meet during your next visit! Sincerely, Mark and Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Perfect stay!

Owners were their to meet us upon arrival and show us kayaks and fishing equipment. The place is extremely clean and all updated. The beds are comfortable and plenty of space for our family. We enjoyed walks to the beach, kayaking, and fishing off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so glad your family enjoyed your stay and had good luck fishing! You are welcome to come and see us again when you need to get away. Sincerely, Mark and Patti Vierow
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

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

Awesome!

Beautiful home in nice neighborhood. Owners very accommodating- great location. The massage chair is amazing and the strawberries were wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Mark and Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Great Choice

Beautiful home that met our needs perfectly!. Great neighborhood. Very well equipped and owners were very helpful answering any questions we had before and during our stay. Extremely happy with our choice of vacation homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so happy our home met your needs so perfectly! We really enjoyed meeting you. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan l.

Spring Break 2019

Very Clean and well maintained. Spectacular Views and Sunset. All the amenities of home! Great location and close to Tampa, Busch Gardens, etc. Will be back again!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks, we look forward to it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Beautiful home. Great location.

The house is very clean and well kept. The owners were always available for any questions we had and were very helpful. The house is spacious and well stocked for anything you may need. I would definitely recommend this property to others
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for your kind words! We really enjoyed having you and hope you come back soon 😊.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris K.

Beautiful Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful home. The view was fantastic. We enjoyed fishing, riding bikes, playing games in the Lanai, walking to the beach, etc. It was fully equipped with all the necessities and we absolutely loved every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed yourself and look forward to seeing you again! Mark & Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Incredible

Amazing property!! Beautiful home and VERY CLEAN!! The whole process could not have been smoother. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2022
Our goal is to make your stay as enjoyable as possible!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Wonderful vacation home in Apollo Beach

I live in Apollo Beach and rented out this vacation home for family during our yearly family reunion. Beautiful home with a fantastic view. My daughter saw dolphins almost every morning. Will not hesitate to rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
We are so happy we had the extra space you needed and that you all enjoyed your family reunion!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

A Beautiful Respite

We were blessed to find this gem of home for easy access to Moffitt Cancer center and an abundance of gorgeous beaches to ride out the cold and snow of the north.The hosts were generous with the use of their beautiful, clean and cozy home. We watched sunrises almost every morning in the quiet of the screened porch and enjoyed tranquil afternoons sitting on the pier waiting for the occasional dolphin or manatee to swim by.We highly recommend this welcoming home by the sea.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2025
So happy to hear that your stay was peaceful and relaxing! Hopefully sunshine and warm weather isn’t far off after your return home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Gorgeous

Family vacation, seven adults and my infant nephew. House and location was gorgeous! Owners of the home were very helpful and made us feel welcomed! Would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We would love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Seabird Way

A peaceful spot on the water with lots of wildlife and beautiful sunrises. The house is very put together and met all our needs. We did not want leave.!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
You can always come back! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

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

Beach

Patti and mark are both awesome. They welcomed me and had great communication throughout. Went above and beyond. Great fishing at the house and close by. View is incredible!Great food and good golf within 45 minutes. Quite, and laid back. I loved the backyard! Thank you for sharing your home
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2025
Thank you so much Luke! We will save you and Penelope a chair on the dock and hope to see you again soon! Mark & Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We stayed at the house with five adults, two children, and three dogs. We were all very comfortable, and Patti and Mark were awesome hosts. Very responsive to our questions. House was very clean and the view was nice. Would go back. Saw dolphins one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you as our guests again. We always appreciate guests that take care of our home and treat it as their own. Sincerely, Mark and Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marijane F.

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

Beautiful and well-appointed house!

This is a beautiful, very comfortable and well-appointed house. Has everything you might need for running a vacation household. We really enjoyed the screened porch and watching all the comings and goings of boats, jet skis and kayaks on the water. Also saw some dolphins. Owners very responsive and neighbors friendly! Great neighborhood for walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Yes, we really do have a great neighborhood and neighbors to compliment our amazing view. We are really glad you were able to enjoy it too!

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