Playa Blanca Waterfront Resort with Pool&Spa, Dock, Kayaks, Sand, Pets Welcome!

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Washer

Pool

Air conditioning

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Apollo Beach, FL

Tampa Bay
‪10 min walk‬
Ruskin Family Drive-In
‪10 min drive‬
Manatee Viewing Center
‪11 min drive‬
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to your AMAZING WATERFRONT Getaway for a short or long-term . Our lovely home is complete with a pool & spa and brand New Pavers in the pool area! STUNNING year-round sunset views. Fish right off your dock, enjoy your private beach, watch manatees & dolphins play in the canal & KAYAK to sunset. OUTSTANDING LOCATION!!! The backyard is WEST facing with a patio & extended deck area for STUNNING year-round sunset views. Miles away from natural preserves, 70 min from Disney Orlando, 35 min to Busch Gardens 35 min to St Pete Beach, 5 min from waterfront restaurants & much more; 4 bedrooms allow you and your group to sleep comfortably.

Enjoy the swimming pool, spa, and grill in our backyard. The spa is heated and complimentary with a Newly installed local control panel for your usage. The pool can be heated for a fee. Play the piano we keep in the front hallway! If you have a boat, you’re welcome to dock it in the canal in our backyard.

You have access to the entire home including the dock: A beautiful kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker, bathrooms, four bedrooms, living room, dining area, and family room. Our space is designed to give you the most relaxing vacation possible as you explore Florida. We provide everything you could need, and we are conveniently located near Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Busch Family Amusement Park and only 70 min from Disney Orlando.

The house comfortably accommodates 10 people. A travel crib/playpen is also provided! There are large flat-screen smart TVs in the living room, family room, and each of the two "parents" rooms,

Apollo Beach is also home to a recreation center open to the public, with parks, a golf course (you must purchase a pass to use), and more. The nearest beach, the Apollo Beach Preserve, is 5 minutes away by car.

As per Hillsborough county ordinance, there is a minimum of seven days that must be booked per stay.

Be sure to check out our other 6 properties here in Apollo Beach by the following property ID:
1411165 , 1580463 , 1387540, 2879278, 2905094, 2517350

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tampa Bay. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and an arcade/game room are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Onsite recreation includes a playground
10 minutes by foot from Tampa Bay and a 5-minute drive from Apollo Beach Dog Park

This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Barbecue grills and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Einav Cohen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels
Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

Private pool
Outdoor pool
Fence around the pool
A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Spices
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Soap

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Games room
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Fenced garden
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near coin laundry

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site
Kayaking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Marina nearby
Power boating nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Off furniture, pest-treated, trained, not hostile

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Playa Blanca Resort Pool Free Spa Kayaks

Playa Blanca Waterfront Resort with Pool&Spa, Dock, Kayaks, Sand, Pets Welcome! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

LINDA B., Lansing, Michigan

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Area

Home is nice, pool was warm (paid extra), communication with host was excellent and they were very friendly and helpful. I would say that as a host to make your clients more comfortable:Some tropical comforters/ pillows in the master, overall a lighter brighter decor, as most of us are from the grey north and we yearn for a taste of the tropics… ha even if just with beach prints inside. As for the pool area maybe fix up the waterfall and add a couple loungers for mature adults Replace pavers with something smoother,, the bricks are kinda icky. But overall nice home , plenty of space, very warm Pool, attentive owners!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sara p.

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nit pickey

Owner was great to communicate. Internet was in and out at the house most of the stay-tv requires internet. Hot tub had sand in it from the 'sand yard'...also hot tub had to be preheated for 30 min prior to u wanting it hot. 'Sand' area is outside of the lanai this completely swarmed with bugs so it was unusable. The laundry required payment (we knew) but didnt realize it was gonna be $2.50 per wash and $2 per dry. I usually wash owners towels used in the pool often but this forced me not to. We used the washer and it was great but chose to air dry our clothes outside. Kitchen was stocked well although as with most rentals the knife selection didnt cut so i would take your own. The bed with full bottom twin top is metal and was so squeaky my kids couldnt sleep on it withojt waking each other up. Fishing was fair from the dock, although the dock lights did not work. This property was not bad by far. We have stayed in 5 or 6 other florida properties that have had much bigger issues. This review is simply for the nit picky mommas who like me wanna know EVERYTHING 🙃

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Razor Sharp Products

11 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

great place to stay

The fishing was great, and the rooms were great.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kim B.

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay! We would stay again!

Christmas vacation 12/20-12/27/23. We had a good stay and loved the location! I would give it 4.5 stars. The communication was good and they responsive to our needs. The hot tub was a game changer and made the entire trip! It was cooler and without the warmth of the hot-tub it would have been difficult to enjoy the pool. It was completely worth the heating fee to enjoy the outside area! We were traveling with teenager/adult children (6 of us total) The sleeping configuration would be more suited to smaller children. Although the primary beds and bottom beds of the bunk beds were Ok, the upper bunks would not at all be suitable older/larger children. The waterproof mattress pads which would be beneficial for younger children was a bit noisy and very hot for teenagers. The outdoor area is as pictured. The landscape between the hot tub and pool needs to be totally revamped! Even with teenagers, they had minor injuries on the rocks between the hot tub and the pool and although I can see the vision of the landscape, it totally missed its mark. The location and ability to kayak to the bay was one of the reasons we chose this house. The kayaks needed repair but we were able to use 3/4 kayaks after some MacGyver repairs. We cooked and ate most of our meals in and there was plenty of cookware, dish-ware, and utensils. Overall, great indoor and outdoor spaces, great location and good communication with the hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Accomodations

This property comes as advertised without disappointment. My family has stayed in the Apollo Beach area several times and this house was perfect for our needs. The pool and outdoor patio area were easily the best functioning systems that we have used in our travels and did not cause any issues in terms of function or water temperature maintenance (critical feature for winter months). The house itself can accommodate two families with three kids each without any trouble. The neighbors and neighborhood are safe and friendly.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marquel B.

19 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Apollo Beach Home

This was the worst experience ever. We spent our first night on the property washing dirty linens. The washer and dryer were coin operated. My sister in law had a worm on her sheets under her pillow. I then went to turn down my bed and there were stains on the sheets. We were advised by the host to remove the worm and put it outside. The stains on the sheets were explained by the sheets being washed and the stains didn’t come out. We ran out of quarters for the washer and dryer! We complained to the host. They wanted to send a cleaning crew out to the property at 11:00pm at night. We declined as we had already washed sheets and felt as if the house should have been cleaned prior to our 4pm check in time. We had to ask for more quarters. One of the other guest room linens were dirty also. The next morning my brother went to take a shower at 6am and when he returned at about noon the tub was still full of water. The pool was dirty and had groups of bugs in it, and the hot tub was oily and full of beach sand. We encountered all of these issues within less than 24 hrs so we decided to leave the property. The host refused to refund our money. I had to file a dispute with pictures in order to be refunded. It was a nightmare and a total inconvenience being that we had small children.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura E.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!!!

This house is in a wonderful location and there is plenty of room inside and out. We had 4 adults and 1 kid. It is right on the canal with a screened in pool and spa. Plenty of places to hang out and lots to entertain kids and adults. We paid the $150 to heat the pool and it was perfect. Would definitely recommend if looking for a quiet relaxing place to stay with plenty to do. Manatee viewing area close by, but no manatees for us to see this time. Water was too warm. But they also have a turtle rehabilitation area on the property which we got to check out. Saw beautiful turtles getting taken care of so they can be released back into their natural environment. Very neat!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Had an awesome week!

Had a great stay, beds were very comfortable, house was clean and well stocked. Rented a boat and used the lift, pool and hot tub were awesome! Einav was great to work with before we arrived, even got to check in a day early, and was quick at the last moment to get the extra billing to me so we could arrive early. That was a huge help so we didn't have to find a hotel to stay at. Our only complaint was we had to leave! Great house!! Great host!! Thanks for making an easy stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

D Sue C., Champaign Illinios

14 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous 3 weeks!

Thank you Ron & Einav for a fantastic three weeks in your amazing house! You were so attentive to our needs and responded in a quick manner! Our 1st week our grandson loved playing in the private beach while his Daddy exercised & the rest of the time he lived in the pool! We loved the gate which prevented him (4 year old) from being able to get to the pool! We also appreciated the huge selection of life jackets from infants to adults. With all the TV’s our grandson could watch his shows while Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa watched their shows. The kitchen was equipped with spices, oils & all the pans, cooking utensils, glasses & dishes we needed. The last two weeks we spent with my husbands old high-school classmate and his wife. We enjoyed the hot tub and pool everyday (we had perfect weather)! The house was situated perfectly so both of us had joint space but also had total privacy with we wanted it! The added bonus was you changed the spa controls so we didn’t have to bother you to turn it on! Thank you again for the wonderful 3 weeks!

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunsets!

Amazing sunsets from thus awesome hot tub!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Deb B.

15 Oct 2022

Did not meet expectations, and is in need of a lot of TLC.

I would like everyone know about this overly priced property before you book. We were originally going to stay on Marco Island but due to hurricane Ian we had to switch our plans last second. This property was not only more expensive but also a major let down. There is no beach near the property within 5 minutes, the beach that's "listed" is a neighborhood with a canal. The closest beach to the property that was worth the time is about 25 minutes away. The hot tub runs on a 3 hour schedule and after that schedule completes, it's cold and won't be available again until the next set schedule. Bricks around the pool area are all popping up and are an extreme hazard for falling and tripping with kids. The beach on the property was covered in ground hornets. The owner did send out the grounds keeper. He said there was nothing that could be done at the time of our stay. That part of the property we were not able to use at all the whole week we were there. We also had to spray for cockroaches on the outside which we killed 2. They list they have kayaks and a paddle board, all 4 kayaks have broken back rests and are practically unusable and fill with water quickly. The fan on the outside is covered in mold and dust. The pool "waterfall" is held up by spray foam which is completly visable, this was a horrible execution of this and needs to be rebuilt. All the tiles are loose and if a kid grabs on to one of these can seriously get injured. If that doesn't trouble you make your way to the inside of the house where we had to purchase our own hand soap, garbage bags, dishwasher soap, and basic utensils for cooking. The blinds in the bathroom don't go down far enough so everyone can see you using the restroom from pool side. All the blinds are broken in the bedrooms. The bed sheets are extremely used and are very scratchy, pilled and dont even fit the mattress well on the second king bed. We also noticed the smell of urine in that bedroom. Flip up the couch cushions and see what lurks under there if you dare. We travel alot as a family and have been to many different properties and I've never filled out a negative review. We had really high hopes for this property. Especially with the money paid for this place. I will say I communicated with the owner and he appreciated hearing all of our concerns. He promised he would address the issues immediately. If you are thinking of renting this property I would contact the owner first to make sure everything was done

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

27 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible Host

We had to leave early as the filters of he home were so full of dust and mold it effected our allergies and breathing. The host was not helpful and flippantly replied that he would have had his maintenance crew come and change out the filters. Needless to say it would take a lot more than changing the filters to clear the ducts and system of all the mold and dust. Additionally the furniture and cushion had stains. The bath mats were filthy - when you flipped them over you could see urine and fece on the backsides. As a prior guest mentioned the cabinets are filthy. The pavers that were commented on remain in despair These reviews were several months old and still had NOT been addressed by the host so I had lost confidence in his dedication to make sure we had a clean safe place to stay. We paid yo have the pool heated but he wouldn’t maintain the heat so every morning it was cold again. The washer and dryer are coin operated which the hosts hides way down in his description - most honest people put a $ sign by any amenities that cost extra instead of misleading by putting it under provided amenities and then clarifies way below that they are coin operated. He controls the air and it can’t go below 76 during the day. You have to contact him to heat the spa. Stay clear of this host.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Host

Our host were very accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. Thank you!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wyndi C., USA

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of space for 15 of us

Setup for kids and as a Nonna it helped me enjoy our pool time that much more. Owner was helpful and appreciated.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A family get together for Papa and his grandsons

This house was beautiful! We got to see dolphins on multiple occasions just sitting on the dock, including a mom and baby that was only a couple feet long! It was for sure one of my favorite vacations. The house had a piano and my mom was able to teach 2 of her grandsons how to play "Fir Elise" it was so much fun! The pool was obviously the kids favorite but mine was the hot tub. My father is disabled and has a walker, he had no problem getting everywhere, including the pool. Thank you so much for sharing your perfect home with us! I would definitely recommend this house. The owners were so friendly and helpful, thank you so much!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Carol G., BALFRON

25 Jun 2022

60th family birthday celebration

Lovely house, excellent location. Just what we were looking for, to dock the boat! Pool area needs a little work, few loose bricks and tiles. Owners responded immediately to any issues. They had been away for a while and the staff left to look after the property had let them down. We had a great week overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

8 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house, nice and quiet neighborhood, close to shopping .

We had a awesome time here soaking up the sun and the kids loved playing in the pool! There where a few hiccups in the beginning of our stay, but the owner and management was right on top of getting everything solved in a timely manner! It was super cool to see the dolphins morning and evening in the channel! So relaxing to sit down by the dock. Wish we could of stayed longer!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy J.

3 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view on the water.

Beautiful property located perfectly in Apollo Beach. Close to all the parks, Manatee viewing center, shopping and restaurants!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

29 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

The location of the house was perfect for a relaxing family vacation. The pictures lived up to the property and there is ample space if you have a larger crowd. We enjoyed it very much

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Rhonda D.

24 Mar 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Grimy hot tub filled w sand, dirty sheets, dirty kitchen utensils & pans, completely rusted out grill, visiting rat each evening, uncomfortable mattresses. I will not re book under this management team. Nice house & beautiful area just not well cared for. 😞

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

23 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house

Our family ranged in ages from 8 to 71 and we all enjoyed staying at this house. Owner very accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

BRUCE B.

9 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice House

We found the house to be very good. It had everything we needed. Nice layout. Nice pool and hot tub. Nice view. We were happy to have been able to stay here.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn P., Chardon,ohio

27 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

fun in the sun

We enjoyed staying in this house. Plenty of room in this house for the seven of us. We spent alot of time in the pool, it was amazing. The hot tub was nice, but having to arrange times for it to be heated was inconveniant. Plenty of comfy furniture for everyone too. Maybe tell guests ahead of time that the laundry is coin operated,

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views!

Very nice house plenty of space for 6 of us! Enjoyed the views from the patio and the dock!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

26 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and pretty property

The host was very nice and accommodating. She responds to our requests right away. She also provide us with complimentary drink. The property is clean and a lots of activities to do.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021