Summer Vacation Awaits!!🌴☀️🐬🐟🐠🪼🐡🐊

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6166 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Enjoy the area

Apollo Beach, FL

Tampa Bay8 min walk
Manatee Viewing Center11 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)45 min drive
Beer Can Island57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen 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

About this property

KAYAK with the dolphins and manatees! Welcome to paradise and your own mini resort tropical oasis. Centrally located in the Tampa Bay Area, you are in the perfect location for all things Florida. Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is the perfect mix of fun and relaxation decorated in a tropical coastal vibe. The home features separate living and dining areas and a family room with a fireplace. There are Roku TV's in the family room, two bedrooms and one on the lanai so you can watch the big game while floating in the pool! The fully equipped kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances and also overlooks the pool and out to the water. Or you can cook out on the gas grill. Out by the pool on the screened lanai are several more sitting areas, perfect for a morning cup of coffee or evening libations around the fire pit. You will also have plenty of options for "game night" as there is a pool table, corn hole, dart board, foosball and numerous board games.

While enjoying the sunshine, we have 4 kayaks for your use. 3 are single riders and 1 is a tandem style. There are pool floats a plenty. There are fishing poles and a basic tackle box if you want to try and catch dinner and if you fancy a bike ride down to the public beach, there are bikes in the garage along with beach chairs and some beach toys.

There are numerous shopping and dining options nearby. Plus....
Busch Gardens 18 miles away
Lowry Park Zoo 24 miles
Disney World 77 miles
Universal Studios/Island of Adventure 88 miles
Siesta Key Beach 50 miles
Clearwater Beach 45 miles

Oh and we happen to be home of the BIG THREE Tampa Bay Rays, Buccaneers and Lightning!!

There is a washer and dryer on premises for your convenience so you don't have to go home with dirty clothes.

Welcome to your home away from home. We want you to love it so much that you can't wait to come back...

DISCLOSURES:
We STRONGLY advise purchasing trip insurance. It's Florida and we do have hurricane season.
Due to this property being a "Contactless Check in" we do have security cameras facing away from the house. Your privacy and security are of the utmost importance to us.

FAQ:
Please note, the pool is a solar heated pool and not bath water, I'd call it "refreshing". But, I am a wimp. Florida Solar Design Group says solar swimming pool heaters tend to increase unheated pool temperature by 8 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit (depending on the weather), reaching somewhere between 78 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit with minimal effort, even on somewhat cool days.
The Keurig coffee maker is both a "pod" and a "pot" style.
If you are staying longer than 7 days we are happy to arrange for a cleaning service for an additional fee.
Pool service is every Friday.
Garbage days Monday & Thursday

Property manager

Barbara Henzler

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Please cleanup after your pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO PARTIES

No diving in pool or from the dock

No overnight guests without host approval.

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 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

About the area

Apollo Beach

Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Tampa Riverwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Florida Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Amalie Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Bay - 8 min walk
Manatee Viewing Center - 11 min drive
Tampa Riverwalk - 26 min drive
MacDill Air Force Base - 38 min drive
Beer Can Island - 57 min drive

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
Lazy Gator - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer Vacation Awaits!!🌴☀️🐬🐟🐠🪼🐡🐊 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Summer Vacation Awaits!!🌴☀️🐬🐟🐠🪼🐡🐊 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Summer Vacation Awaits!!🌴☀️🐬🐟🐠🪼🐡🐊?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Vacation Awaits!!🌴☀️🐬🐟🐠🪼🐡🐊?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer Vacation Awaits!!🌴☀️🐬🐟🐠🪼🐡🐊 located?

This family-friendly Apollo Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tampa Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In. E.G. Simmons Regional Park and Cypress Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

6 April 2024

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

Amazing Apollo Beach Vacation

This was our second time spending a month-long winter getaway at this property. Everything was just as promised and did not disappoint. The house is very comfortable and well-appointed (and lovingly decorated) with everything you could possibly need or want. Barbara and Dan are excellent hosts, and are quick to respond to any questions. The location in a quiet neighbourhood on the water is perfect, and the huge screened lanai and pool area is an amazing space. During our daily kayak outings we saw dolphins and manatees, and even had dolphins visit us at the dock a couple of times. Our family pup was made to feel welcome and loved the pool area and fenced backyard.

Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arjan O., Netherlands

16 January 2024

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

Perfect

We stayed during the holidays and the house was decorated with Christmas decorations. Everything is available in the house and we had a fantastic time. Nice restaurant and bars nearby, you can fish on the dock and rent a boat locally. Definitely recommended!

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

19 December 2023

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

Business Trip

Very pleased with everything

Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

5 December 2023

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

Medical rehab

Great place to relax. We were going to medical recuperation at Tampa General several times a week The owners made sure everything was extra clean. We would rent again,if available.

Stayed 38 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrisa C.

14 October 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Henzler

Dan and Barbara share two beautiful daughters, Meagan and Samantha, and four dogs. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with family, travel, and a typical Florida lifestyle of beaches, boating, and theme parks.

Why they chose this property

Living near the water is just not enough. We wanted a place on the water, with easy access to all the things we love. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to allow others to experience our world, even if it's only for a short while.

What makes this property unique

The home situated on a deep saltwater canal is a short 10 mins from the bay, and Busch Gardens is an easy day trip! Disney is about an hour and a half away, as are the amazing beaches of Clearwater, St. Pete Beach, and Anna Maria! We offer all sorts of activities to entertain the whole family.