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Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8197.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • MacDill Air Force Base
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit

Welcome to The Blue Heron House! A beautiful 4 Bedroom home with private heated pool, fire pit, kayaks, & private dock on the Little Manatee River that leads to Tampa Bay. Relax on the dock or by the pool and enjoy the picture perfect sunset while watching the dolphins and manatees swim by. Enjoy local waterfront restaurants or stay in and cook in the well equipped kitchen. We have both charcoal and propane outdoor grills available to you as well. Bring your boat, or charter a local captain to take you down river and into Tampa bay!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have baby gear!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on pool deck, just use ashtray.
Return lawn furniture and fishing gear/Kayaks to their original place and lock up the shed before you leave.
The pool heater is set to 85 degrees year round. Do not attempt to adjust the valves or a $100 fee will be added for pool service tech.
We do not permit the use of fireworks on our property or dock.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this holiday home is near theme parks 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. Consider Jannus Live for a night out or Manatee Viewing Center if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 44 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit have a pool?

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

Is Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Ruskin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and Tampa Bay. Ruskin Family Drive-In and E.G. Simmons Regional Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexa D.

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

Blue heron home

Very clean, beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Water front retreat

House had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori g.

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

family getaway

Great visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Manatee river

Very satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JOAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Didn’t like the neighborhood

Rooster next door woke us at 4 each morning, location was far from downtown Tampa Listing shows up as being in Tampa,We did think the house was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

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

Exceeded expectations

Everything was immaculate, perfectly decorated and extremely well stocked. The icing on the cake was the beautiful view from the dock where you can catch both the sunrise AND sunset. Oh, and watching manatees swim by was also a huge plus! Sadly part of our group wasn’t able to make it, but we will definitely be back so they can have a chance to experience it as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

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

Great time had by all

We had a short stay for Spring Break. Bigger beaches were busy and traffic was heavy getting to and from. If we had more time we would have liked to explore the area closer to the property as there was a nice park nearby with a small beach area. Property was clean and worked well for our group of 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Perfect!

This house is right next to family we have in Tampa, so we will be using this location many times in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Awesome place

The house was great had everything you could possibly need. The pool was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

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

great place

loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice F.

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

Go Big Red

Everything was great from the booking, to the checking in, to the checking out. The house had everything we needed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This was the perfect place for our family to come together. The house was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. It’s a great location, close by to Apollo Beach with great restaurants and some shopping. The owners were communicative, friendly, and quick to respond anytime we had a question.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., We live in beautiful Nashville TN

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

Everything you need

Just what we wanted and very responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B., Katy, tx

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

Blue Heron House - Perfect Setting !

Very nice house, perfect size and close to all the activities we wanted to pursue. The pool and pool area were fantastic. Sons in law had a blast fishing off the dock.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius S.

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

Amazing

Loved the open space and cleanliness of the property. Very gracious host even allowed us to check in early due to flight and travel. Will definitely rent again if I'm ever in that area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Look no further

This place was exactly as shown in the website and the attention to detail with all the extras was exceptional. Joe was an excellent host. We would highly recommend this place .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Family Time

Clean, had everything and anything that is needed in a home, very open interior so we had plenty of room for the 6 of us. We enjoyed being able to play in the pool too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garret B.

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

Guys trip

We came from San Antonio, Tx. for a guys trip, house was clean and very nice! Quiet neighborhood as well:
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki A.

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

Perfect Family Spot

We traveled with 3 kids (6, 3 and 18 months) and this house and location couldn’t have been any more perfect! Quiet neighborhood and close enough to enjoy both local attractions and beaches. The house had everything we needed plus more! It really felt like we were at home but with sunshine and warmth.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T., Chickamauga

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

Relaxing

Clean, well- maintained house. Lots of room for everyone. Comfortable beds. Kitchen well stocked. We enjoyed our stay very much. Would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Nice property - Huge Pool

Well maintained property, huge pool. Shed full of pool toys, bags, kayak, paddle board. Great property to get some sun for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia t.

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

Pool and kayaking

The house is large and very comfortable. We spent most of our time on the lanai, in the pool or on the canal. Very relaxing holiday in a quiet neighborhood. The house is very well stocked. No need to buy spices condiments or cleaning products
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

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

Nice getaway to relax and unwind

Property owner was very responsive. House was very clean upon arrival. There were games and puzzles that my kids enjoyed while winding down at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lotta C.

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

Loved loved loved it!

The entryway floor mat said it all- Welcome Home. This house felt like home. It is spacious and welcoming and the river and pool bring a peacefulness that made us want to stay! I enjoyed sitting on the dock in the early morning having coffee and watching the birds and the water. I hope to come back to this little piece of heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cierra T.

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

Cool waterfront home

The house was very clean. We really enjoyed the pool, amenities, and kayaking. Some rooms were cooler than others but other than that everything was good. There were fans in the closet that my friends used who had the warmer rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe

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Hi! Our love of travel and staying in Airbnb’s has inspired us to invest in one of our own. Check out The Blue Heron, our vacation home and first short term rental. We’ve added everything that we love and need while traveling with our family. We hope you will consider us as guests as well as hosts! Cheers!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the view! We love to fish off the dock and watch the manatees and dolphins swim by. Our son's very first catch was just last Summer off the dock! The home is large enough for 8 guests and the pool is huge. The property was big enough to add a large fire pit, because who doesn’t like to make s’mores?! The location is perfect! You can get anywhere from Anna Maria Island to Disney within an hour or so!

What makes this property unique

Heated pool, Kayak, paddleboard, fishing gear, all provided at no extra charge! You don't have to leave the property to enjoy these either; we have a private dock!

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