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

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8197 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Ruskin, FL

E.G. Simmons Regional Park7 min drive
Tampa Bay8 min drive
MacDill Air Force Base38 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)48 min drive

Everything was great from the booking, to the checking in, to the checking out. The house had everything we needed. We w...

Clarice F.

Dec 18, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

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!

Property manager

Joe

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have baby gear!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Manatee Viewing Center and Andersen Race Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 5 min drive
E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 7 min drive
Tampa Bay - 8 min drive
MacDill Air Force Base - 38 min drive
Vinoy Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
The Patio and Tiki Bar at Little Harbor - 7 min drive
Lazy Gator - 15 min walk

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).

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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

patricia t.

28 Apr 2024

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

Stefanie F.

7 Apr 2024

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

Lives up to the description

Eight of us stayed at the Blue Heron House over spring break. There were 4 adults and 4 kids under 12. 1. The house is spacious, updated, and extremely clean. I found it to be the cleanest VRBO I've ever stayed in. When you first arrive, the place looks small from the street, but it certainly is not. 2. The kitchen is updated and has most everything one would need. We noticed we could use a little more small sized tupperware for leftovers. Other than that, it was perfect. 3. The bedrooms are very comfortable, and each room has a TV with Netflix loaded on it. The kids stayed in the queens, and the adults stayed in the King beds. I found our bedroom to have good soundproofing. 4. Living Room- We brought our own firestick from home for the living room TV... because we were staying during march madness. There was more seating than we all needed, and the couches were very comfy. There was also plenty of games, toys, and art supplies for the kids. They were very happy. 5. The bathrooms were clean and updated too. Great water pressure. The 4 year old struggled to get on the toilets, so a step stool would be our suggestion. 6. The laundry room has a brand new washer and dryer. We did a lot of pool towel drying, and we were able to wash our clothes before heading home. 7. The backyard lives up to everything you see in pictures. I think the pool is bigger than some hotel pools. The heated water was perfect. We highly recommend this place!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice F.

18 Dec 2023

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

Cory G.

27 Nov 2023

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

Awesome place, worth the stay!

The listing shows everything almost exactly how it was when we arrived. The pool is just as big as the listing shows (it's also about 6' deep at the lowest part) and the indoor living area is nice and big. Decorations are really nice and gave me some inspiration for my place even. We visited over Thanksgiving and got lucky enough to see manatees in the inlet in the backyard. So cool! Would definitely recommend. The only real thing to note is that there's no garage or carport, just a driveway. Didn't bother us but figured it should be noted.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earl B.

20 Aug 2023

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

Yearly Fraternity Brothers Weekend

Every year a few of my fraternity brothers and I get together for a weekend of fellowship. This year we chose Tampa as our destination. I researched several properties and we decided upon Blue Heron based upon the reviews and photos. When we arrived we weren’t disappointed. The property looked much better then the photos depicted. The property is beautiful, rooms are spacious, clean and had everything you could want for a vacation. It sits on the inland with a screened in pool overlooking the water. If you’re looking for a nice place for a family vacation I would highly recommend Blue Heron.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe

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!