Located in Ruskin, this holiday home is 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sun City Center Community Tennis or Al Lang Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Tampa Bay - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Benchmark International Arena - 38 min drive - 42.8 km
Tampa Riverwalk - 38 min drive - 43.4 km
Raymond James Stadium - 46 min drive - 51.5 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 34 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - 5 min drive
Beanie's Sports Bar - 5 min drive
Riverside Golf Course Community - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is < 2 Mi to Beach & Marina: Bright Ruskin Retreat! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at < 2 Mi to Beach & Marina: Bright Ruskin Retreat!?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at < 2 Mi to Beach & Marina: Bright Ruskin Retreat! on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,350, 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.
How much is parking at < 2 Mi to Beach & Marina: Bright Ruskin Retreat!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at < 2 Mi to Beach & Marina: Bright Ruskin Retreat!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at < 2 Mi to Beach & Marina: Bright Ruskin Retreat!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is < 2 Mi to Beach & Marina: Bright Ruskin Retreat! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was very clean and nice. The rooms were very spacious and everything well appointed and decorated. We had a wonderful stay at the house and would definitely stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home, especially the cleanliness, décor, spacious rooms, kitchen, and outdoor area. It truly means a lot to know the space helped make your stay enjoyable. We also sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your suggestions. Feedback like yours is invaluable, and we will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continue to make improvements. Thank you again for choosing our home—we’re thrilled you had a wonderful stay and would love to welcome you back anytime!!
Everything was well thought out and we had everything we needed. The property manager was easily accessible and very kind throughout the entire stay. The home was incredibly beautiful. Do not judge the look on the outside! The inside is very large and everything was new! There were 6 of us (3 children) and there was plenty of room for all!
The house was great for our Family vacation! Plenty of room to sleep for everyone, house was clean, property manager was very responsive when reached out to and assisted in the process of arrival to finding how to get back lights on!Pool felt amazing and was clean, can fully verify due to 2 different pool people showing up while we were there, and they startled us as we did not know they were coming!There are a few critters that like to hang out around there as well such as 3 house geckos on the front porch and a lizard hanging lenai side catching some sun! Which my kids thought was really cool and asked if we could get one! Which for Florida is normal, were from PA so the kids found it very interesting!All and all definitely a nice place to stay and would definitely recommend and stay againThank you to the Manager for the wonderful family experience we were looking forward to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia
18 May 2025
Beach Vibe
We really enjoyed outstay at this home with the beach vibes. This furniture, beds, mattresses, linens and cabinetry all new and not cheap versions. The screened in pool was a fun plus, even just to sit on the steps. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms it is a great place for family or friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
From the owner: "Hi there,
Thank you for the feedback. I will be sure to address this. I'm thrilled you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon!! "
Excellent rental. The host was very accommodating with great communication. The property was very clean and we had a great experience. We would return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mary C.
4 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Review of our stay
We found several items that made our stay less enjoyable. A detailed list has been forwarded to the owner that, if corrected, could make this a 5 star house to rent.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
Hi Mary, we’re sorry your stay fell short of expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
-Guest safety is one of our top priorities. Based on your feedback, we have addressed the electrical outlet by the wall, we had our contractor out to inspect it right away, unfortunately, it will take time to repair. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve the problem in a day. We were happy to provide you with a small refund for you due to the electrical issue you reported not working and hope this helped to make up for the inconveniences experienced
-The interior aesthetic is something we and other guests appreciate. We understand taste is subjective so not everyone will be pleased. We take pride in our property, Unfortunately, the style of the home didn't suit your preferences
-We confirmed the Welcome binder was displayed in the home with the instructions for your use
-We strive to make our house as comfortable and inviting as possible for our guests. It's highly important to us that our guests are given the essentials for their stay to have what they need to be comfortable. We provide a well-stocked home with enough paper goods, including trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, and essentials to accommodate the house for the current occupancy. We know this was important to you and would have been happy to further address any needs had it been brought to our attention
-There is ample lighting outside the home, however, we checked the outdoor patio light and switched out the bulb, but unfortunately, we did not learn about the lighting issues until after your stay
-All mentioned concerns including the electrical issue have been addressed so that future guests find this home safe and comfortable
We go above and beyond for our guests and we are confident future guests will have excellent stays! We apologize again for any inconvenience and we wish you the best.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ken
1 Mar 2024
One week February 19th-February 26th everything went well
There were seven of us, five adults and two children, scrabble was the game of choice. My wife liked al the signage in the house. The four bedrooms and three bathrooms made it very comfortable, we had no issues whatsoever and would wholeheartedly recommend this house for anyone staying in the Apollo Beach or Ruskin area. Everything from Tampa to St Petersburg is an easy trip. The house was very clean.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Lee G.
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Sister week
The house was absolutely the cleanest…..only recommendation would be toilet paper holders in the bathrooms, bedside tables and lamps. All lights in all rooms were overhead only with fans. Being such a clean environment trumped all. Thank you.
Had a wonderfully time with children and grand children swimming, grilling fishing and playing games. We order out for dier delivery for dinner, went out for ice cream. The house was beautiful and comfortable. Spent all day Saturday grilling and swimming. The grands did some fishing in the canal. Perfect place to relax. Easy access to the beach in st pete, clearwater and sarasota. Tampa only 30 minutes away. Easy to get to disney and other popular florida atractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
From the owner: "It’s great to hear you and the family enjoyed the house. We also love to hang out in the backyard cooking, grilling, and fishing with the kids making great memories. I hope you came back and visit soon!"
My stay wasn’t bad it started off a little rough with cleaning supplies still left out from the cleaning crew and lots of dead bugs on the window ledge and the floor and the bathroom tub wasn’t clean as well but once we cleaned it up and got settled in we had a great time over all… the pool can use some chlorine to it so ppl can feel comfortable knowing it’s clean and also a few hot spots is all 30+ minutes away but over all the house turned out nice and my guest that came with me enjoyed their self’s as well. Thank you for allow us to stay in your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Michelle B.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location
The house itself is very nice. The neighborhood is run down but we had no problems and the neighbors were friendly. The property management company is not easy to deal with and they are rude. We had 10 people registered for 5 days. The property management left 1 roll of toilet paper for each bathroom. When we ran low I contacted them to ask for more. They told me to buy more if it would make my stay more comfortable. The pool was not cleaned or treated the entire time we were there. By the end of our stay we were not able to swim in it as it was green. The outdoor area by the pool is awesome! They need to have a few more chairs but we did have a large group. There are only 5 chairs at the kitchen table so eating a meal together was difficult.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Hi Michelle, thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the house and the awesome outdoor area by the pool. After reviewing your feedback with the homeowner, they’d like to share the following:- We provide an initial supply of toilet paper to get guests started. When we were informed it had run out, we quickly ordered more as a courtesy. It’s customary to supply enough toiletries for the start of the stay, but not for the entire duration.- The guests didn’t mention any concerns about the pool. Had we known, we would have addressed it immediately.Thank you for sharing your experience—it helps us continue to provide the 5-star stays we’re known for!
This house was amazing and very beautiful. Maria and Raul made sure to think of their guests and made sure everything was perfect for our stay. Their welcome binder that they provided for us gave us so much information on what’s in the area and what attractions to go visit. They even have a little pool for the kids! Also, a free coffee bar for people to drink coffee every morning. I would absolutely stay here again.
I booked this house for three of my children and their spouses. The house is beautifully furnished exactly as shown, with plenty of eating and relaxing space. The pool was clean and the screened in area included chairs and/or loungers for everyone.