Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7132 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Ruskin, FL

Tampa Bay7 min drive
E.G. Simmons Regional Park8 min drive
Vinoy Park46 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bath #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom #2 Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

About this property

The Bahia Beach Retreat is a 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Townhouse located in the Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin, Florida. This location has so much to offer with direct water views that allow you to relax, watch the pelicans dive and the fish jump; during your stay you may even see a manatee or three.

The Main Living Area offers you comfortable upgraded furniture, including a relaxing, fluffy Down-Filled Sofa, a 70" Flat Screen TV, Electric Fireplace, and a Bay View Balcony with Patio Seating to enjoy your mornings and those gorgeous sunset evenings!

Master Bedroom - King Bedroom En Suite Walk In Shower and Shower Tub Combination with Large Dressing Area. 40" Smart Flat Screen TV and Private Balcony with Bay View.

Bedroom #2 - Two Twin Beds . An En-Suite Bath, 40” Smart Flat Screen TV and Balcony

Bedroom #3 - Twin Bunk beds with pull out trundle bed, Sleeps 3 comfortably. 50" Flat Screen Smart TV - set up for hours of lounging, watching your favorite show or battle in epic video games. Bring your console!

Free Parking near townhome and Free Wi-Fi! (Hassle Free Check in & Check Out Procedures) We will work with our guests to accommodate early check ins and late check outs when the calendar is open, please ask!

Feeling Tiki? We have a Private Tiki Bar. Drink exotic, fruity cocktails or even a Shirley Temple out of our unique tiki mugs? We have many to chose from! While staying at the Bahia Beach Retreat you will have your own personal entertainment area with a tropical print Bamboo Couch, Bar with 3 Stools, 65” Smart TV, Dart Board & Shuffleboard Game. This is the perfect location to unwind and have some fun!

Our home is professionally cleaned after every check out so you can feel comfortable in a clean and sanitized environment. Bahia Beach Retreat is a SELF-SERVE destination, guests are advised to bring their own consumables. What do we provide? We provide towels, linens, a fully equipped kitchen and all furnishings. Utilities, free Wi-Fi, free Parking and access to all amenities! Additionally, when we prepare the home for our guests, our cleaning crew leaves a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 paper towel roll in the kitchen, 3 trash bags, dish detergent, 1 sponge and hand soaps .

Little Harbor is a Family Friendly Community full of private amenities and activities for our guests! This home is only a 2 minute ride down to the Private Beach and all amenities, including Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Tennis Courts, Pickle Ball Courts, Kayak/Paddle Board Launch, etc.

Are you hungry? You have options! Hooks Bar & Grille offers a full lunch and dinner menu with indoor and outdoor seating. Don't want to miss the Sunset? Walk down to the Tiki Bar and Sunset Grille! Stay for the live music or walk down to the pier to catch an amazing sunset with incredible skyline views of Tampa and St. Petersburg! Kick off your shoes and walk down our beach, private and family friendly.

Go fishing, kayak or paddle board! Take a guided boat tour or join a fishing tour. Use the golf cart (for additional daily fee) and explore the community. Want to visit the small islands? Rent a jet ski and take a ride to the privately owned but open to public, Beer Can Island! It has a floating Tiki Bar! Have little ones? Plan a picnic in our outdoor picnic area that is located by the Playground! Let the kids play as you enjoy the ocean view!

POPULAR ATTRACTION DISTANCES:
7-8 Minutes drive to closest Semi- public-private Golf Course
25 Minutes from Top Golf, iFly Indoor SkyDiving, Dave n Busters, Brandon Mall and Restaurants
35 minutes drive to Downtown Tampa
45 Minutes drive to St.Pete Beach or Anna Maria Island Beach
35 minutes to Busch Garden
30 minutes drive to Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
30 Minutes drive to Tampa Sea Aquarium
85 Minutes to Clearwater Beach
85 Minutes drive to Disney World

NEARBY DINING
Sunset Grill & Hooks (on property)
The Fish House (2 miles) – Lunch and dinner, Thursday - Sunday
Ybor Grill (3 miles) – Lunch and dinner only, Cuban theme
Latitudes Apollo (6 miles) - Lunch and dinner
Circles Bar and Grill (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner, waterfront seating
Salty Shamrock (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner
Old Castle Restaurant (8 miles) - Lunch and dinner, German Theme

ANNUAL TAMPA EVENTS
Find out what’s on in Tampa Bay during your visit. From professional sports to food & wine events to boat shows and charity events, there are plenty of chances to get out and join our friendly Tampa locals at play.
Tampa Bay Farmer’s Markets (every weekend)
Festival of Chocolate (January)
New York Yankees Spring Training (February - March)
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball (April – September)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football (September – November)

Property manager

Lindsey Jones

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beachside firepit and fishing pier on site

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Manatee Viewing Center and Andersen Race Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Bay - 7 min drive
E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 8 min drive
MacDill Air Force Base - 42 min drive
Tropicana Field - 43 min drive
Vinoy Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 38 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
The Patio and Tiki Bar at Little Harbor - 9 min walk
Lazy Gator - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar have a pool?

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

Is Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Sunsets at Bahia Beach Retreat w/ Personal Tiki Bar located?

This family-friendly Ruskin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

10 April 2024

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

A wonderful trip

Lindsey is a wonderful host. The townhouse is nice, clean and has everything you could need for your stay including beautiful views from the living room outside deck (one of 4) of a cove where we watched manatee. Little Harbor is a wonderful place with a beach, two restaurants and fantastic sunsets. This was the second time we have stayed here and we already have reservations for next year. Thank you again Lindsey

Stayed 72 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

30 January 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

Lyndsey was a great host. The condo was beautiful and perfect for our family to celebrate Christmas together!

Stayed 36 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

5 December 2023

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

The perfect home away from home!

My husband and I stayed at Lindsey's fabulous unit for the month of November. Our grown children & grandchildren joined us for 2 of the weeks and the space was perfect for two sets of adults and the grand kids. We enjoyed watching the manatees during our morning coffee and throughout the day. The location was a perfect jumping off spot to Siesta Key, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The beach and pool are so relaxing and a short walk from the unit. The use of the golf cart was also appreciated! We took advantage of the tiki room and bbq as well. Lindsey is a super host who responds quickly to any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this unit for long term stays!

Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

20 October 2023

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

Excellent stay!

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely property. The home was wonderful and well maintained. The hosts were the absolute very best!!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Robin S.

26 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Magnificent Sunsets

Location: If you aren't a boater there really isn't much to do locally. Even the restaurants out side of the property are really just basic. There are a few gems out there to drive to. You really need to drive to see nice beaches, which we did do, 50 min. from Anna Marie Is., 50 min. away from Treasure Isl. I guess we were spoiled being able to be in the heart of a beach location, which this really was not as the beach was rather small, dark water and seaweed. There were no rentals such as jet skies as the sign indicates on the description of the site. Perhaps it was the time of year that we went. If you are truly looking for rest and relaxation this may just be for you. The sunsets when not cloudy are really worth seeing down by the beach area. I do not think this area sprays for bugs as other areas such as Clearwater and Indian Rocks does so beware of the bites. For the the townhouse itself it was nice & quaint, 3 bedrooms & baths were definitely a plus. One thing I would suggest is putting better pictures up of the rooms as it is hard to gage the size of the rooms by the close up pictures that are on the site. I did feel the main living space was pretty small. Another suggestion is to state that there are 2 flights of stairs in this townhouse, in case you have people joining you who have trouble doing stairs. Lindsey, the owner was very nice and accommodating. She even over-nighted beach towels to us when I could not find them.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lindsey Jones

This is us! Everyone has their story and we hope we can share a bit of ours with you. Jeremy and I love the water and even more so LOVE boating with our family. We found Ruskin by mistake but count our blessings daily as this is where we want to be. We currently live in Clermont, FL which has been an absolutely fantastic place to raise our family but looking into the future we need to be closer to the open water and Tampa Bay is our place to be! We have one in high school and another in middle, that time keeps getting closer and closer as our babies grow up. I wish I could stop or slow down time but since I can't, let's make the best of it!

Why they chose this property

Once we went down to Sunset Grill had the experience of one of their sunsets we were sold. This property couldn't be more perfect for folks that enjoy boating and beaching with a side pool. Everywhere you go you see beauty from sea birds to manatees. Top to bottom Bahia Beach Retreat is the ultimate relaxation destination.

What makes this property unique

We've upgraded and renovated the Bahia Beach Retreat living areas for the ultimate vacation. Hang out at the ground level and play some darts and hang out at the Tiki Loneki (your own personal tiki bar!). Travel up to the main level, you run into balconies over looking the water with breathe taking sunset views. Finally make it up to the top level and have yourself a quiet and relaxing moment on your personal balcony then snuggle into a nice comfy bed. Every level takes you on a different journey. Enjoy your time and leave you worries behind.