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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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Apollo Beach, FL
Apollo Beach Dog Park
Place, Apollo Beach Dog Park
3 min drive
Port of Tampa
Place, Port of Tampa
25 min drive
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
40 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Guest room 2
1 Queen Bed
Guest room 3
2 Single Beds
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay
Dolphins and Manatees in your backyard! That’s all I needed to hear when purchasing this home. Luckily it has SO much more to offer for those who aren’t as impressed with these playful mammals. Like the oversized dock with 3 adirondack chairs (bring your boat or rent one near by & tie on), tandem & single kayak, the saltwater pool that is ALWAYS heated with plenty of floaties and pool toys, gas grill, giant jenga, even an outdoor television! This is just the outdoor fun! The pool area is screened in and there are also 3 ceiling fans outside for those hot Florida days. Along with mood lighting to match the vibes for the evening. The backyard is western facing so you will have the Florida sunshine long into the evening (so important in my opinion), with plenty of shade from the lanai and pool umbrella.
Find your way to the indoor living space and you’ll find a sparkling clean kitchen with views for days. With the high end induction stovetop you’ll make some of the most evenly cooked eggs you could imagine. Then knock twice on the viewing window of the refrigerator to see which mixer you want to grab before opening the door and don’t forget the ice globe from the freezer! If you hear a loud thud, it’s just the ice balls dropping. The dining table seats 6 and the breakfast bar has 3 stools, if you want to eat indoors but there is also plenty of seating to dine alfresco. Just off the kitchen you’ll find seating and entertainment with a smart TV, XBOX, bumper pool, and foosball. We also include free lightning fast WiFi and a printer because we know your work is never done. In the other shared living space you find another 50” smart tv and an oversized sectional (that comfortably sleeps 2) for cozy movie nights. The master bedroom is privately located on one side of the house with a king size Purple Premier Hybrid mattress (the most comfortable sleep I have EVER gotten). A private bathroom and a large walk-in shower. You also have access to the pool via sliding glass door. Smart TV as well. The other two bedrooms and bathroom are situated on the opposite end of the home with a pocket door for privacy. One bedroom has a queen Purple Premier Hybrid mattress, views of the canal and pool, with a sliding glass door to access the pool. The other bedroom has 2 twin XL beds with pillowy Dr. OZ mattresses and gorgeous views of the canal. Both rooms have smart TVs. Then we have the shared bathroom with dual sinks and a shower/tub combo.
Apollo Beach is a quiet waterfront community where most are in bed by 10pm. Fishing or lounging by the pool all day, wipes a person out! We want to respect our neighbors and mandate a 10pm quiet time. If a neighbor calls to complain, you will be asked to vacate the property. That being said, no parties or smoking of any kind is allowed. Respect is all we ask for. This is our future forever home and really don't want to be on anyone's bad side. Some in the community are pushing hard to ban vacation rentals. We would be FOREVER grateful if you would do your best in helping us show them that not all vacation rentals are treated the same and that most humans are honest, respectable people, looking for a new and fun or relaxing experience!
There are security cameras on the outside of the property to monitor activity for our protection and yours.
If you are looking to explore outside of Apollo Beach, there is an unlimited amount of fun to be had, in any direction you choose to go! You can reach Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-grille Beach, Reddington Beach, Anna Maria Island or Venice Beach, by boat or car, all in under an hour. If you like to scuba dive, there are plenty of springs nearby or Venice Beach has many charters that go a few miles off the coast for fossil dives; find a Megalodon tooth in the shark tooth capital of the world!
If you like sports, there is always something going on... Many National Baseball teams are nearby for Spring Training Camps: * Yankees - Tampa * Twins & Red Sox - Fort Myers * Phillies - Clearwater * Braves - Lake Buena Vista * Tigers - Lakeland * Blue Jays - Dunedin * Pirates - Bradenton * Orioles - Sarasota * Rays - Port Charlotte * Mets - Port St. Lucie * Cardinals & Marlins - Jupiter * Astros & Nationals - West Palm Beach
Don't forget about football and the 2020 Superbowl Champs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Or hockey and the 2020 Stanley Cup Champs The Tampa Bay Lightning!
If you're a theme park enthusiast, we are centrally located to those as well: * Tampa Zoo at Lowry Park * Busch Gardens * Clearwater Marine Aquarium (see Winter the Dolphin) * Disney or SeaWorld are only a 1.5 hour drive and make for great day-trips.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Apollo Beach
Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Florida Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Manatee Viewing Center and East Bay Raceway Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 27 min drive - 36.1 km
Raymond James Stadium - 36 min drive - 43.0 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 40 min drive - 41.6 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Planet Smoothie - 8 min drive
Circle K - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Finn’s Dockside Bar And Grill - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay on 6 July 2026 start from AU$578, 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.
Is Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Apollo Beach Dog Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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This property and host were Top Notch! Gorgeous home and you can’t beat the views! Fishing off the dock was a dream come true! Caught many different fish and even a cute crab! The pool was an added bonus for sure!! We plan on visiting again, no question!
If you are looking for a place to stay in the Apollo Beach area, this is your house. It was very clean, private, great location to everything, and had lots of space for our family of 6. Christina was awesome, her restaurant recommendations were exactly what we were looking for. They had the fishing rods all set up for us and the kids caught all kinds of fish off the dock, Trout, Jack, Drum, etc. We had the best time on this vacation!
we had a great time in Apollo beach, & the home we rented was a perfect location, close to everything. the house was very well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay.. will return again:)
Kelly D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2025
Thanks for the kind words, Kelly! Y’all were great guests!
This home is very clean and well stocked with essentials. Truly a home away from home. The owner was a pleasure to work with. I definitely would stay here again.Thanks!
Very quiet and relaxing waterfront property. Nice pool and patios. Private boat dock to walk out on. Comfortable home – we slept great. Convenient bathrooms and kitchen.
This is our second time staying here and we had another great experience. The house is always clean and there are always extra amenities like games and pool toys. To top it off, everyone is super great to work with! I wish every property was this good!
Carolann K.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2025
Thanks Carolann! You make hosting easy and worthwhile ❤️
We had a great time at this place! It was very clean and well captain had everything we needed. We were in town for a soccer tournament, but we loved being able to have a pool and use the dock. Perfect for us.
Fantastic property, an absolute dream! Christina was an amazing host. I cannot wait to visit again.
Krista S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being so straight forward and communicative; it is definitely appreciated! We would love to have you back!
Enjoyed, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and making memories with family. Excellent place for a relaxing vacation. Owners went above and beyond for us with an impromptu pack n play delivery for our rambunctious 3 year old grandchild.
The house was so nice and there were small touches all throughout that made the stay extra comfortable. Between the pool with all the toys and the dock with fishing, there was no shortage of things to do. I would recommend to anyone!
We had a wonderful time at during our stay in FL. The home was welcoming from the minute you walked in the door. The home had all the things you would need or want while you were there. Our boys spent countless hours fishing off the dock. We enjoyed our evenings playing games and watching tv in the lanai. We were lucky enough to see dolphins swim by in the canal. The home was just what our family was looking for!
My wife and I stayed here while we were house shopping for a home on Apollo Beach. This place is beautiful and immaculately maintained. House was full of extras. Sat on the dock and watched dolphins. If you want to stay at Apollo Beach try this great house. Also the host was A+!!!
Mark H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Christina
My 5 year plan to move to Florida from the frozen tundra of Minnesconsin, is on year 4. I found my dream home and community in Apollo Beach ahead of schedule, YAAY! But, I still have a year before my daughter graduates high school so in the meantime, I want to share this piece of paradise with others.
Why they chose this property
Apollo Beach is a sleepy waterfront community. I love the peace and serenity here but also how easily I can access shopping, theme parks, incredible beaches and so much more!
What makes this property unique
This property is special because it is also my personal vacation home so you'll find many extra personal touches and higher quality amenities such as Bed Head moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, Dove sensitive body wash, Purple mattresses, bug spray, sunscreen, fishing rods, really everything I could ever need, you will have access to. If I'm missing something, please let me know.