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Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool!

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool!

Your family will be close to most everything FL has to offer when you stay at this centrally-located home. I am within an hour drive of all theme parks, major beaches, sports stadiums and concert venues. Located in the center of town close to grocery stores, fast food locations and all of the local restaurants as well! Most importantly, to me anyway, minutes from several boat ramps that lead into beautiful Tampa Bay and little Manatee River which are great for boating leisure, sport and fishing.
The unique 1300 sqft stilt home sits on an acre of fenced land with few adjoining neighbors but close to nice housing developments that are great for walking. the front porch wraps around the house and has a swing that looks over a huge front yard. there's another swing and seating area with fire table downstairs under the house. The backyard has a large pole fort for the kids with a slide and fireman pole. The large saltwater 25'x12' in ground pool is 4.5' deep and has a big paver deck connecting it to the house below. There are security cameras under the house, on the driveway, pool and doorbell. There are no cameras inside the house.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets must be house trained and crated. Do not leave food or drink out unattended. Leave washer door open when not in use. Do not mess with pool pump.

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
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

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while MacDill Air Force Base and Salvador Dali Museum are cultural highlights. Manatee Viewing Center and Andersen Race Park are also worth visiting.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port of Tampa - 26 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 27 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 37 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 41 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool!?

As of 14 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool! on 25 April 2026 start from NZ$320, 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 Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central Florida Vacation Stilt Home with pool! located?

Situated in Ruskin, this golf holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ruskin Family Drive-In and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything at this VRBO was excellent. The host Dustin was always available. The yard was fully fenced so i could let my dog off leash. This home has everythimg you need for your vacation.we were therefor a wonderful 46 days. Its close to the Zoo and ma.y beaches. There are slso 2 dog parks. This has been one of the best vacations my sister and I have taken in a long time. Thank you Dustin.
Stayed 46 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was laid out nicely and host was good. Just what we needed to get away for the Metallica concert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

4th July

Had a awesome time here clean place with a nice pool with lots of fun things close by everyone had a really good time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice people, house was nice, pool is heated so it is warm water at night. Very peaceful neighborhood. Beach is 7 mins down the road
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Great!

Good location, roomy,, enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malisa M.

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

Great family place

Perfect spot for our teenagers to enjoy hanging out outside. Everything was great and the host was very responsive. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Thoroughly Enjoyable

The month we stayed there flew by. Thank you for everything Dustin!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohit S.

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

Excellent Property ! Totally worth the experience

we had a very pleasant stay at the property. It had a huge backyard and my puppy went crazy running around all day. It was totally worth to see our pet so happy and excited. The owner is a gem of a person, always willing to help at a moments notice. I would recommend this property to anyone going to Ruskin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley G.

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

Nice house with lovely pool

Property has a few minor flaws like an unscured gate in the fence that is on the property line with another neighbor's yard who has a medium sized dog so didn't feel comfortable letting the dogs off leash as our largest is super friendly and could easily open the gate. Pool is so clean and well kept. Overall house had been cleaned and had fresh linens provided. Will stay here again if in Ruskin!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great remote work location for us and our dog.

We stayed in Ruskin for 6 weeks in March and April 2024. Dustin, the owner, was great. Responded to any inquiry in an hour or two max. The property is just as it is described. Ruskin is kinda rural for the location. Only 30-45 mins from Tampa, St. Pete or Bradenton, but very quiet. Very dog friendly, only a couple of designated beaches that he couldnt go on. Great parks near by, nice pool at the house, very relaxing - we had a blast.
Stayed 39 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Monique M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

I Wanted to Like It

We were a family of adults and children visiting for 3 days. The house and property are unkempt and dated. The owner should solicit the use of professional cleaners because it felt like we needed to clean everything before we touched/used it (EX: coffee pot still had old molded coffee in the filter from a previous use). We had to keep a close watch on the kids out in the yard because there were safety hazards all around. The owner did let us know that the pool may not be usable before we arrived and it was not. He showed up to clean it one day and pool cleaners another day, which kind of took away from our ability to have exclusive use of the property. Overall, the owner's seemed to be a good guy and communication was great, but the property left much to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dated and cluttered

The location was fine and the owner was friendly. He did come over to greet us and was available by message when needed. The house however was full of personal photos on the wall and clothes in the drawers and closets full of junk and personal stuff. It felt like we were intruding in someone's home, not staying at a generic vacation property. The house looked ok at first glance, but really could do with a deep clean by a professional team. The master bedroom stank of pee ( guessing a previous vacationers pet used the carpet as a toilet). We had to burn scented candles continuously to mask the smell. I strongly recommend the owner removes the carpet and replaces with vinyl if he is going to allow pets. The toilet in the main bathroom ran water at random times, which was a little annoying at night and there was a smoke detector ( or something) that kept chirping outside the master bedroom window. Both of these issues are easy fixes. With a little updating and removal of the personal items, this vrbo would be just great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Short term rental

Dustin was a great host, always quick to respond if we needed anything. Great space for our dogs also.
Stayed 70 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenesis R.

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

Beautiful home

10/10 would recommend the house was cozy and well maintained, we came for a staycation with our family and two dogs. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine D.

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

House was everything very nice

House was everything very nice Will definitely call this home a home away from home owner very nice and communicating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great Family House

We were very pleased with the house and property. We brought our dog and she absolutely loved the fenced yard. Everything was exactly as pictured. We had everything we needed. The pool was crystal clear. Owner was very responsive to any questions. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiah N.

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

Great amenities!

This property is beautiful!m and spacious!! Pool is great. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena P.

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

Vacation 2022

Very easy checkin. Nice large yard with pool, kids used every day. Clean house, well stocked with everything we needed. Satisfied 100%
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

!!

The property has a very relaxing view, very quiet & secluded. Comfortable beds & clean pool! Host was very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Johnny S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Stilt house

For all intents and purposes, it fit fine, it needs a few updates and maintenance but overall ok
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 40 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dustin Dail

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