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Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor

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Private Beach for Little Harbor Resort guests only
Welcome to 456 Little Harbor!
Resort Pool Area
Relaxing Balcony View!
Queen Master Suite w/En-Suite Bath, Flat Screen TV & Canal View - View #3

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Place, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, E.G. Simmons Regional Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upper Level Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master En-Suite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Shared Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Ultimate Gulf-Side Retreat | 3BR/3BA Townhome in Little Harbor

You'll never want to leave this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome in the picturesque Gulf-side community of Little Harbor.



Property Highlights:



- Breathtaking Views: Relax on your private balconies and take in the serene canal and conservation area scenery.



- Open & Inviting Layout: The open floor plan keeps everyone connected, whether cooking, dining, or lounging in the living area.



- Cozy Living Space: Enjoy tiled floors, comfortable seating, a large flat-screen TV, and a DVD player for relaxing movie nights.



- Scenic Dining: Share meals with tranquil canal and conservation views, making every dining experience peaceful and enjoyable.



- Fully Equipped Kitchen: Cook with ease using modern appliances, cookware, and utensils—perfect for family meals or quick snacks.



Unique Features:

- Wildlife Sightings: Enjoy the unique experience of spotting manatees and dolphins from the balconies.

- Perfect for Water Lovers: If you love the water and relaxation, this is the ideal vacation spot for you.



Bedding and Bath Layout:

- Comfort and Convenience: This harbor community home provides a comfortable and convenient layout, ensuring a restful stay.

- Book your stay today and experience the perfect blend of comfort and nature in this beautiful Little Harbor townhome.



SECOND FLOOR:

(Bedroom 1) – Full Bedroom w/Wall Mounted Flat Screen TV (Please note: Main Floor Bedroom does not have a closet)

(Bathroom 1) – Shared Full Bath w/Shower & Tub Combination



THIRD FLOOR:

(Bedroom 2) – Twin Bedroom w/Two Twin Beds, Flat Screen TV and Balcony

(Bathroom 2) – Shared Full Bath w/Shower & Tub Combination

(Bedroom 3) – Queen Master Bedroom w/En-Suite Bath, Flat Screen TV & Balcony

(Bathroom 3) – En-suite bathroom to Queen Bedroom w/Walk In Shower and Garden Tub



ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

Free Resort Wi-Fi, Free Local Calling & Cable Package

Tile Flooring Main Areas, Carpeted Bedrooms

Comfortable Furnishing, Open Floor Plan

Towels, Linens, Bedding

Stacked Washer & Dryer Unit on Top Floor

Fully Equipped Kitchen, Cookware, Dishware

Much More!



We look forward to having you as our guests!



MANAGERS NOTES:

**The garage is not available for guest use at this home.

**While the resort features a private beach, water access is regulated by the Florida Department of Health. If water quality concerns arise, the department may issue advisories or restrict water access entirely. Please note that the resort, homeowner, and iTrip Orlando have no control over these decisions, and no refunds will be issued as this is a mandate from a federal agency. For more information on water quality or current advisories, please contact the Florida Department of Health or visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/



HEAR FROM GUESTS:

An enjoyable Christmas at 456 Little Harbor. A lovely, large space to stay with three bedrooms. We enjoyed watching the manatees off the back porch every morning with our coffee. Judi R.



Everything is as it was advertised. My family of 6 enjoyed this townhouse extremely. It was clean and fully stocked. The neighborhood is great and very closely connected to a private beach. Terry L.



Went to Florida for the birth of my grandson and was fortunate to find this townhome less than 5 minutes from where my daughter lives. Townhome was clean and exactly as shown on website. Couldn't set the A/C lower than 73 so upstairs master bedroom could get a little warm so bought a small fan which helped in the afternoons. Otherwise, a relaxing vacation. Susan W.



This is the first time that we stayed in this townhouse in Little Harbor, Ruskin Florida. We were very pleased with how well equipped it is and it is extremely clean and seems like everything is new in the house. The view in the back is very pleasing and it is fun to watch the manatees. The only recommendation I would have would be to have a king size bed in the master bedroom. Otherwise, the house is lovely and we are very pleased with it. Also, one more recommendation would be to leave instructions on to how to work the TV with spectrum. Earl. W. (Mgr. Note: TV details have been updated on guest check in details. Thank you.)



We have been to Little Harbor in Ruskin a few years in a row now. The condo we stay in is impeccable and very well stocked! Comfortable beds, great spacious living area and the resort is fantastic. Heidi F.



This is our fourth year at Little Harbor and it was, once again, wonderful! The condo is great...nicely decorated, very clean and everything in working order. The beds are very comfortable and there are many pillows to choose from if you are a picky pillow person like me. Julie B.



Very nicely appointed condo that is spacious. The kitchen had great appliances and the beds were comfortable. The inlet behind the condo which was easily viewable from the porches has the most pleasant manatee experience I have ever experienced. The housekeeper was quite nice on checkout day and provided some useful assistance as well. I highly recommend this condo. Kevin P.

**While the resort features a private beach, water access is regulated by the Florida Department of Health. If water quality concerns arise, the department may issue advisories or restrict water access entirely. Please note that the resort, homeowner, and iTrip Orlando have no control over these decisions, and no refunds will be issued as this is a mandate from a federal agency. For more information on water quality or current advisories, please contact the Florida Department of Health or visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/

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About the area

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sun City Center Community Tennis or East Bay Raceway Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Gannon University Ruskin Campus - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Apollo Beach Dog Park - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Becky M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The property worked out great for our stay. It was nice to have a designated parking space.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you Becky! We hope you'll come stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Great Spring Break with kids

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was great and rental was as described! Very clean and worked well for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you Robert! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hidden gem tucked away near a marina with manatees playing near the back yard!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

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

Relaxing

Nice location
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Jan, thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great stay

This condo was clean and as described!! It worked for what we needed!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Michael, thank you for booking with us and leaving us a review! We are happy to hear that you had a great stay and enjoyed the property! We hope to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

Little Harbor

We have been to Little Harbor in Ruskin a few years in a row now. The condo we stay in is impeccable and very well stocked! Comfortable beds, great spacious living area and the resort is fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review Heidi we have shared with our team and look forward to your next stay with us. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weixiang L.

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

was good over all

everything was smooth.
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Fabulous Place

The condo was clean and very well stocked for dishes, silverware, etc. All of the appliances work and the beds are very comfortable. Our favorite part of the day is when the manatees are playing in the channel behind the condo. We even had a dolphin visit one day! Great place!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Beautiful place!

This is a beautiful townhouse, spacious, comfortable, and fully-stocked, and the private beach and Sunset Grill restaurant is lovely in the resort, overlooking the bay toward St Petersburg. My husband and I like to take long walks, however, there’s not much space for walking. Nonetheless, it was a great place for a long weekend stay for a soccer tournament. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you Theresa! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Great time had by all

The condo was very comfortable & the location is good for getting around to various family activities. Wish there were a few more dishes & cookware. Would have also liked more balcony furniture - one plastic chair upstairs - seemed awkward. Overall a great time.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2024
Nancy, thank you for booking with us and leaving us a review! We are happy to hear you had a great stay. Thank you for your feedback, we will forward it to our team. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean T.

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

Great location with many amenities

The townhouse was very clean and easily accessible other than needing to go up two short flights of stairs. The rental had everything you would need to live in for short or longer terms. The property has amazing access to pools, hot tub, fitness room, nice beach and two waterfront bars with excellent food and drinks. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this rental as we would definitely use it again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

456 Bahia Beach Blvd, Ruskin Fl

Excellent! After two really dirty experiences renting in the last year, this was a blessing. Clean, stocked with towels, and balcony chairs. Neighbors are friendly n beach is short walk. We not only saw manatees out our back patio but a dolphin and jumping mullet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Hi Susan, We are so happy to hear you and your family had a great time at the property and were able to experience the beautiful views of the area. Thank you for taking time to write us a review. It was our pleasure to host you and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ok stay

We had a nice stay here. We selected little harbor due to close proximity to family. There was a good amount of space for my family of 4 and we enjoyed the sunset grill and small gym. The condo needs some TLC. The carpets have stains and the upstairs patio was covered in bird feces. There was also a wine glass left there from previous guests. The beds are not very comfortable and could use some new sheets. The sheets have been overused with some staining and are severely pilled. The second night a random teen knocked on our door around 10 pm asking where the beach was. Overall, this property is ok, just needs some touch ups.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

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

Ruskin

Awesome place to relax, beach, restaurants, etc, in walking distances on property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Ruskin, FL trip

Despite Hurricane Ian's visit, Ruskin was not an area that was effected. The property was clean, inside and out. The view from back of property was calm & quiet with views of manatees playing in the water in the mornings. Only drawback is if you don't like stairs - will have to climb one set to get to first floor (kitchen, living rm, bath and bedroom), another set to get to second floor (master bdrm suite, laundry and another bedroom located here).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Renovation relocation

Nice place.
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ashley D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

An okay place to stay

Very uncomfortable beds. Not much attention to detail and quite a few dirty spots such as the pull out couch in the downstairs living room. We were missing some of the essentials that said would be included. We loved having a washer and dryer available and the bathtubs were so deep and relaxing. A random person was at our doorstep when we got back from an adventure. Tried getting in contact with someone at the property, but just got voicemail and no response besides a message a couple days later.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barb D.

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

So So.

If you’re just looking for a place to ride out the winter weather, and aren’t looking for things to do, or are a boater, this might be a good choice for you. This townhouse is located within a cute harbor community far from major stores, quality restaurants, activities or beaches. Sarasota, Siesta Key & Gulf beaches are an hour away. Tampa, St. Pete, Target, Costco 45 min - hr. drive in traffic. Great, if you prefer dollar stores & car repair shops. The townhouse itself is basic, no full length mirror in any of the bedrooms, no ceiling fans & could use updating. Since the first floor bedroom has no closet as advertised, it needs a chair, table or dresser to put clothes or suitcases. The 3 “sliding” screen doors do not slide open. Very aggravating! The rollers are so worn down & old even the repairman said they can’t be fixed but need replacement. Upstairs the carpeting is stained in places and is in need of replacement. In the master bathroom upstairs, we were greeted by a silverfish! Thankfully it was the only one. But outside the shower stall showed signs of crud. The exterior 3 porches/balconies were not cleaned, back porches still dirty with bird excrement. After reporting this the back balcony was cleared of bird debris but we ended up cleaning the outdoor furniture ourselves. The beach is very small with one side open to the public & a small section dedicated to residents. The Guard house at the front of the community is not manned until dark. The best parts of this property are the daily visits of the gentle manatees and the beautiful sunsets enjoyed from the back of the townhouse. There are a few pretty sidewalks by the harbor areas to walk and several side streets as well. Another plus are quiet & friendly neighbors, the convenient Sunset Restaurant/bar & of course the weather is wonderful. With a little attention & care this property could be much better, though the location is best suited to boaters.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

John R.

Little Harbor

Nice accommodation. Clean & well appointed. Beach & pool are a drive, not a walk. Kitchen was poorly stocked. Not enough blankets for all beds. Roku not user friendly, & not available on all TV’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Hi John, thank you your review, we have shared with our team. It is each guests choice to either walk or drive to the beach or pool as we see folks waking frequently but some, especially with younger children prefer to drive. The kitchen is stocked with standard vacation rental home items so we are unclear as to what you might have been looking for, maybe you can provide more detail. We will check the blanket situation. The property has a combination of Spectrum cable service and Roku streaming. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding operation. Thank you
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

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

Home rental is a nice 2 floor townhome

Townhome was nice and clean in a community setting. Thermostat control goes up to 78 when you are away from home no control to stop the change unless you stay home. Security guard at gate is unfriendly and rude. Kids Had a great time fishing at pier. Caught a bonnet head shark. Not mush to do in Ruskin Florida. Short 25 minute drive to Brandon Florida for nicer restruants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home

This is the first time that we stayed in this townhouse in Little Harbor, Ruskin Florida. We were very pleased with how well equipped it is and it is extremely clean and seems like everything is new in the house. The view in the back is very pleasing and it is fun to watch the manatees.The only recommendation I would have would be to have a king size bed in the master bedroom. Otherwise, the house is lovely and we are very pleased with it. Also, one more recommendation would be to leave instructions on to how to work the TV with spectrum
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for you for review and comment, we will share it with the property owner. We look forward to your next stay with us. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

Everything is as it was advertised. My family of 6 enjoyed this townhouse extremely. It was clean amd fully stocked. The neighborhood is great and very closely connected to a private beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review Terry, we have shared with our team and look forward to your next stay with us. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Scot R.

😎

The place and area was awesome. The only item that could be improved in the cooling in the unit. It was not adjustable to our comfort. To warm for good sleep. Have a blessed day!!! Scot :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scot R.

Love this place.

Love this place. Took way too long to find it. Have a blessed day!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review Scot, we have shared with our team and look forward to your next stay with us. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perry Visit

The condo is wonderful. Some ideas I would think can help the stay would be ceiling fans to help circulate the air versus lowering the temperature on the A/C causing potential maintenance requirements. Also, we think having more dish washer tabs and trash bags to take trash out more often. When we travel typically when we pay this amount of money incidentals like toilet paper, sponges and trash bags are provided. Overall we enjoy the place and would consider staying again.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review Nathan, we have shared with our team. We provide a starter pack of dish washer tabs, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo, trash bags and paper goods for each stay. We will share your comments about ceiling fans with the owners. Thank you and we look forward to your next stay with us.
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