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When you want to go where it's warm!

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A covered outdoor area with a pool, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A wooden deck with turquoise Adirondack chairs and a colorful boat.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and dishwasher. There is a light blue sofa in the living area and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious living room with a dark-colored sofa, a white coffee table, and a patterned ottoman. A large abstract painting adorns the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tampa Bay

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Apollo Beach, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Apollo Beach

Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Port Tampa Bay. Travelling with kids? Make time for Florida Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Benchmark International Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Apollo Beach, FL

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Greyson-Apollo Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does When you want to go where it's warm! have a pool?

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

Is When you want to go where it's warm! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 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 is parking at When you want to go where it's warm!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at When you want to go where it's warm!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at When you want to go where it's warm!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is When you want to go where it's warm! located?

This family-friendly Apollo Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tampa Bay and Apollo Beach Dog Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. The amenities were great. Would stay there again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2026
Thank you very much for your kind words! We would be elated to have you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect. The owners are awesome and responsive; they make you feel so at home there. The house is fully equipped with everything you might need. We enjoyed the pool just about every day. Cannot wait to go back.
Night swimming at its best
The views are beautiful
Perfect relaxation
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great family stay. Lots to do for the kids...heated pool, fishing, kayaks, games room, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, lots of amenities, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Thank you so much! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you stay again. Happy Holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, equipped with anything imaginable. Pool was heavenly. View was incredible. Best VRBO I’ve ever stayed in. Host was amazing and went above and beyond in every way. Highly recommend to anyone looking for the perfect vacation home.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2025
Thank you so much for you kind words and glowing recommendation! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful stay!

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. It has everything you could possibly want for a weeklong stay. We spent four days enjoying the kayaks provided, and the other days going into Tampa since the property was so close to the city. Overall, this property was perfect and made our vacation the stress free adventure we wanted it to be.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We would love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family trip

What a perfect house for our family of five!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully the soccer tournament was a success!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house. Beautiful!! Barbara was the best!! She answered all our questions and was very accommodating!! Will definitely be returning!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for family

House is perfect. Big and nice swimming pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you Kate! It was lovely having you and we hope you come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful boat house

Clean and decorated for the holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous two-week stay at this wonderful house! It had all the entertainment we could ask for, from kayaking to fishing.This place was a relaxing retreat for us and a perfect way to connect with nature. Barbara was an exceptional host—very responsive and attentive to our needs. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, Barbara!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th family trip

Properly was excellent Barbara and Dan were very responsive. Perfect for our family vacation. Saw manatee from the dock, followed us in kayaks. Great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
And we would love for you to come back! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was actually our second time staying at this property, which says a lot about how much we enjoyed it the first time. We loved our previous stay so much that when we planned another trip to Apollo Beach, this was our first choice.The home is clean, comfortable, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The waterfront location is beautiful and provides a peaceful place to relax and unwind.One of our favorite features is the private dock and the kayaks available for guests. Being able to launch directly from the property and explore the waterways is incredible. During this trip, we were lucky enough to see dolphins while kayaking, which was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our vacation.The property is well-stocked with everything needed for a comfortable stay, and communication with the host was excellent. The entire process was seamless from booking through check-out.We wouldn’t hesitate to book this property again in the future and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing waterfront getaway. It’s rare to find a place that lives up to expectations twice, but this property absolutely does.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We would love for you to come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Getaway!

Could not have found a more perfect home. It was exactly as advertised—clean; open; beautiful pool and lanai; beautiful backyard and extremely responsive hosts. It felt like our own home away from home. People in the area were so friendly. Cannot wait to go back
Stayed 52 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2025
Thank you so much! We can't wait to have you back! You guys are the perfect guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home

This is a beautiful property! It is fully stocked with everything needed for a great vacation. The owner was very wuick to respond and very helpful. We had a very relaxing stay at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! You were amazing guests and we would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly/Great Host

Barb went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed to make our stay a success. The house was clean and had all the amenities. Plenty of outdoor toys and games. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much! We certainly enjoyed having you stay and would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Business Trip

Very pleased with everything
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Apollo Beach

Exceptional!!! Barb and Dan are such wonderful hosts and the house was perfection. Quiet neighborhood, nice neighbors and amenities galore. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2024
Steffanie we would love to have you anytime! Thank you for helping us navigate two hurricanes during your stay! Hopefully you still got to relax some...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Beautiful home in a lovely area. Everything was just as described in the listing with many activities available. The pool was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. Hope to come back again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, we enjoyed having you and would love for you to come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Apollo Beach

Home is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing by the pool and on the channel. Kayaks are definitely an added bonus! Home has all you will need for a wonderful time in Florida.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much !! I am so glad you and your family had a nice time! We look forward to having you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this house very much! Had everything we needed plus more. Barb was very friendly, accommodating and responded very quickly. My husband fished everyday and caught redfish, trout and snook and he would recommend E. G. Simmons Park which has a very good boat ramp. We loved visiting Apollo Beach and hope to again in the future. Thanks Barb!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely week

Lovely week at a very nice home in Apollo Beach. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property. Fishing, swimming kayaking. Great family time!

One word. Great!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute vacation

This home was just as listed. The kitchen was this best stocked of any home we have stayed in. It had everything you would need. This was just the restful week we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My Second Home

A repeat customer. Love it. Perfect place that has everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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