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Retro Waterfront Home w/ Hot Tub

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Apollo Beach, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    4 min drive
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In
    6 min drive
  • Manatee Viewing Center
    7 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)
    35 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Retro Waterfront Home w/ Hot Tub

Welcome to our 1959 Mid Century Modern house on a tranquil canal in sunny Apollo Beach, Florida! Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a friends' trip, this house will add retro flair to your experience — with an unforgettable view.

Lounge on the deck, dock, or in the hot tub. Hop in a kayak and explore the canals. Enjoy one of the local beaches or take a day trip to Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, or even Orlando.

Your vacation options are endless here!
The space
The canal view alone will put you in vacation mode, with a private outdoor space including a deck, hot tub, dock, and access to a paddleboard with paddleboard and two kayaks equipped with paddles, plus life jackets. (The jet ski pictured is not available for use.) But you are welcome to bring your own boat/ jetski or have a local fishing charter pick you up right from the dock.

The house itself offers a spacious living area and three bedrooms, with classic, bold, and whimsical details throughout. Enjoy speedy wi-fi and a 65” smart TV with access to local channels and apps like Amazon Prime, Netflix, The Roku Channel, and YouTube (accessible with your own login to those apps).

You’ll have everything you need, from fresh towels and premium bedding, to hotel-quality pillows, and a kitchen fully equipped with everything but the food and drinks for cooking and eating at your home away from home. Or, enjoy a char-grilled meal on the charcoal grill (charcoal not included) and a relaxing evening sitting around the fire table.

Note on the carbon monoxide alarm. This home does not have any fuel burning appliances, only electric, which do not produce carbon monoxide.
Guest access
This entire home, yard, deck, hot tub, dock, and canal are yours to enjoy.
You will receive instructions on entry access prior to check-in.

The laundry and second full bathroom are detached from the main house (across the breezeway). You will have access to these areas as well.

The backyard is fenced in; however, there is no fence along the seawall of the canal and no barrier to walk on the dock.
Other things to note
Hi y’all! We are John and Jayme from Tennessee. Jayme used to live in nearby Sarasota, FL, and we have family nearby, so the Tampa Bay area feels like our second home.

We enjoy traveling as much as possible and bring along our Old English Bulldog whenever we can.

John flips houses on the side, and we fell in love with this 1959 Mid Century Modern home on Flamingo Canal in Apollo Beach. Rather than flip this one, we decided to renovate and turn it into our own short-term rental, keeping the Mid Century character, of course. You won’t find a Florida beach house theme here!

We look forward to hosting you, and we value your helpful feedback.

The best we can hope is that at the end of your stay, you won’t want to leave.

Property manager

John

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No events or group gatherings larger than 8 people without approval.
Do not allow dogs on furniture or beds. Dogs left alone must be crated.
Please pick up after your dog. Poop bags are provided inside the house. (Note: “Pee pads” are not allowed.)

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Apollo Beach

Apollo Beach is home to this holiday home. Cypress Golf Club and Sandpiper Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Tampa Riverwalk and Westfield Brandon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Amalie Arena or East Bay Raceway Park.
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Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 4 min drive
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 6 min drive
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 7 min drive
  • Port of Tampa - 25 min drive
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 25 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Long Island Pizza Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪San REMO Pizza Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Waterfront Home w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Retro Waterfront Home w/ Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Waterfront Home w/ Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro Waterfront Home w/ Hot Tub located?

Situated in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is steps from Apollo Beach Dog Park and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Tampa Bay. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Wonderful home to stay at. Our host John was very nice and was very communicative. The place is exactly like the photos. Very comfortable and spacious. The home had great amenities. The attention to detail was on point. Great for a short trip or long stay. Grocery stores are easily accessible and just a few minutes away. 5 Stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and Quite
The house is a great place to stay for a nice quite fun weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house!
This was our first house rental and the experience was very good. A beautiful view of the causeway was a big plus for me! This house was an excellent base for our family visit and activities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dockside Oasis
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this fun retro house. The views are amazing and sitting on the dock was probably the best part of the trip and the thing that we made a daily routine of. We enjoyed sitting out during sunset and watching the fish jump in the canal. Very peaceful! The house had everything we needed including beach towels and plenty of space to stretch out. The hot tub was also a perfect place to sit and relax after dark. We have some friends that live in the area and they came over several times to enjoy the views as well as grilling out on the back deck. We plan to return to Apollo Beach and when we do I plan to book it again. John was very accommodating and reached out several times to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you John, and we look forward to coming back and staying again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Astonishing place
Loved the view, the style and the location, the hosts could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rental!
Great home by the water. We really enjoyed our stay. The home was well stocked with all the basic needs. The location on the water made it even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Everything about this property is beautiful. The cleanliness of the property was above expectations. Everything was decorated beautifully and gave a very cozy feel. The host is also great when communicating. I would absolutely recommend this property and hopefully will be returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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