Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Bal Harbour, a neighbourhood in Apollo Beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by MacDill Air Force Base, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Check out an event or a game at Benchmark International Arena, and consider making time for Florida Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Benchmark International Arena - 31 min drive - 34.9 km
Tampa Riverwalk - 32 min drive - 35.6 km
Raymond James Stadium - 40 min drive - 43.7 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 47 min drive - 43.0 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 37 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Planet Smoothie - 6 min drive
Circle K - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - 4 min drive
The Greyson-Apollo Beach - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly?
As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly on 20 July 2027 start from NZ$1,772, 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 Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly located?
Located in Bal Harbour, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Bay, Apollo Beach Dog Park and Manatee Viewing Center. Ruskin Family Drive-In and St. Joseph's Hospital-South - Diabetes Education are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Very nice, comfortable home on one of the many canals near Tampa Bay. It has a great screened-in porch overlooking the canal. The owner is friendly and responsive. We stayed for five weeks and had a thoroghly enjoyable vacation here.
Laura was a great Hostess. She was kind and anything we needed she was there to help.
The house was clean and nice. The house has a good supply of items for your stay. If we are ever back in thi area we would definately rent this place again.
We had a wonderful 5 day stay to enjoy my daughter’s wedding in Tampa. Everything was great! Very comfortable for my family and had all the little things we needed! Beautiful views of the canal! Close to everything we needed and more! Laura was a gem!
We had a wonderful 3 week stay in this home. Laura is a very attentive host and quickly addressed the few minor issues that popped up. The place, including the hot tub was very clean and the kitchen was well appointed, which we appreciated since we like to cook often when we stay in a VRBO. The living space and beds were comfortable. The location is very well suited for trips to St. Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota. It's also a 10 minute drive from the Manatee Viewing Center, which is a fun visit during cooler months and which also has some good walking trails. We recommend a stay in this place!
We were a group of two couples. Property was very much as advertised. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and had some spices, oils and condiments. Beds were comfortable, we thought the pillows could use an upgrade. Bathrooms were clean and plenty of hot water. Did not have soap or shampoo so bring your own. In particular we liked the screened in porch. Lots of space there and a nice little gas grill. Very comfortable area. There is a Publix supermarket near by and a few restaurants. We really liked Fins for good food and outdoor dining. The host Laura was great to deal with and lives close by. We definitely recommend this place and would be happy to stay here again.
Traveled with the family. We've stayed at lots of VRBO's, so it's not as good as several others we've stayed at, but it's a good/solid place. Neighborhood appears safe. Cleanliness is important to us and this place was clean. Check-in process wasn't as good as other places. I don't think we've every stayed at a place where we had to meet the owner (to get a key) in person to get into the house. All others have been keyless entry, or a key was left in a lock box of some sort. Also, some shower supplies would be nice to have (little shampoos, conditioners, soap, etc). There was none of that, only left overs from what appeared to be past guests, which is strange to us. Bed in master bedroom needs a new mattress, in our opinion, and upgrade to a king size.
This was our first time using VRBO. The house was exactly like the pictures on the listing. Laura was great to work with. The neighborhood was very quiet.
Outstanding property. We'll stocked home ready for incoming family. We arrive with our boat (easy launching and docking). The house is a short putt putt out to main channel out to the bay. We enjoyed a cruise to Egmont Key one day. Great Fishing the next. Hot tub gave us a relaxing evening. Will definitely look at renting here again in the near future. Thanks Laura for the great vacation home you provided us.
We loved staying in the canal home. The house is very beautiful and Ms. Laura provided all of the necessities for us to feel at home. She was the sweetest and amazing to work with! Our favorite parts about the house were the large screened in patio, and the water view with the dock. We loved fishing there!! It was a great home away from home while we took our kitty for a specialized treatment. Thank you!