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When you want to go where it's warm!

Family-friendly holiday home with an outdoor pool, 8-minute walk to Tampa Bay

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In the heart of the Tampa Bay Area, this 3-bedroom tropical oasis is your perfect mini resort retreat. Unwind in a family room with a fireplace, enjoy separate living and dining areas, or cook out on the gas grill overlooking the pool. Relax by floating in the pool while watching TV or gather around for game night with options like a pool table and corn hole.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

When you want to go where it's warm!

KAYAK with the dolphins and manatees! Welcome to paradise and your own mini resort tropical oasis. Centrally located in the Tampa Bay Area, you are in the perfect location for all things Florida. Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath canal front home is the perfect mix of fun and relaxation, decorated in a tropical coastal vibe. The home features separate living and dining areas and a family room with a fireplace. There are Roku TV's in the family room, two bedrooms and one on the lanai so you can watch the big game while floating in the HEATED pool! The fully equipped kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances and also overlooks the pool and out to the water. Or you can cook out on the gas grill. Out by the pool on the screened lanai are several more sitting areas, perfect for a morning cup of coffee or evening libations around the fire pit. You will also have plenty of options for "game night" as there is a pool table, corn hole, dart board, foosball and numerous board games.

While enjoying the sunshine, we have 4 kayaks for your use. 3 are single riders and 1 is a tandem style. There are pool floats a plenty. There are fishing poles and a basic tackle box if you want to try and catch dinner and if you fancy a bike ride down to the public beach, there are bikes in the garage along with beach chairs and some beach toys.

Want to bring your boat? We have a 10,000 lift and room to park your trailer. Currently the boat lift cover is gone from Hurricane Helene but we are going to replace.

There are numerous shopping and dining options nearby. Plus....
Busch Gardens 18 miles away
Lowry Park Zoo 24 miles
Disney World 77 miles
Universal Studios/Island of Adventure 88 miles
Siesta Key Beach 50 miles
Clearwater Beach 45 miles

Oh and we happen to be home of the BIG THREE Tampa Bay Rays, Buccaneers and Lightning!!

There is a washer and dryer on premises for your convenience so you don't have to go home with dirty clothes.

Welcome to your home away from home. We want you to love it so much that you can't wait to come back...



DISCLOSURES:
We STRONGLY advise purchasing trip insurance. It's Florida and we do have hurricane season.
Due to this property being a "Contactless Check in" we do have security cameras facing away from the house. Your privacy and security are of the utmost importance to us.

FAQ:
Please note, the temperature control for the pool is on my phone. If you would like to adjust the temp please send me a message.
The Keurig coffee maker is both a "pod" and a "pot" style.
If you are staying longer than 7 days we are happy to arrange for a cleaning service for an additional fee.
Pool service is every Friday.
Garbage days Monday & Thursday

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,782 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO PARTIES
No diving in pool or from the dock
No overnight guests without host approval.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please cleanup after your pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Channelside Bay Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Florida Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Benchmark International Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Apollo Beach travel guide
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Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Aerial photo Port of Tampa Florida
    Port of Tampa
    25 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk
    Tampa Riverwalk
    26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Tampa_SeminoleHardRockCasino_553248621563123174_05
    Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    27 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay showing rides
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    40 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Apollo Beach Dog Park
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Planet Smoothie
    8 min drive
  • Circle K
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does When you want to go where it's warm! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is When you want to go where it's warm! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at When you want to go where it's warm!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at When you want to go where it's warm!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at When you want to go where it's warm!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is When you want to go where it's warm! located?

This family-friendly Apollo Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tampa Bay and Apollo Beach Dog Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Our F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great family stay. Lots to do for the kids...heated pool, fishing, kayaks, games room, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Absolutely wonderful stay!

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. It has everything you could possibly want for a weeklong stay. We spent four days enjoying the kayaks provided, and the other days going into Tampa since the property was so close to the city. Overall, this property was perfect and made our vacation the stress free adventure we wanted it to be.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie G.

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

Apollo Beach

Exceptional!!! Barb and Dan are such wonderful hosts and the house was perfection. Quiet neighborhood, nice neighbors and amenities galore. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cuebas C.

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

Lovely week

Lovely week at a very nice home in Apollo Beach. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrisa C.

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

Last minute vacation

This home was just as listed. The kitchen was this best stocked of any home we have stayed in. It had everything you would need. This was just the restful week we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arjan O.

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

Perfect

We stayed during the holidays and the house was decorated with Christmas decorations. Everything is available in the house and we had a fantastic time. Nice restaurant and bars nearby, you can fish on the dock and rent a boat locally. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Medical rehab

Great place to relax. We were going to medical recuperation at Tampa General several times a week The owners made sure everything was extra clean. We would rent again,if available.
Stayed 38 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie G.

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

Exceptional

Wonderful neighborhood and property with numerous amenities for a family. Lovely decor, hi- tech electronics, and very well maintained. Thank you Barb and Dan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarret C.

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

Nice pleasant stay

House was clean and exactly as presented. Super hot in August, even the pool was quite hot. We were centrally located between Tampa, Clearwater, Anna Maria, and Siesta Key. Expect to drive 45min-1hour to any of those places. Nice to have access to chairs and coolers to use on beach trips. Very good selection of restaurants and bars close by. Neighborhood is super quiet and nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Amazing Apollo Beach Vacation

This was our second time spending a month-long winter getaway at this property. Everything was just as promised and did not disappoint. The house is very comfortable and well-appointed (and lovingly decorated) with everything you could possibly need or want. Barbara and Dan are excellent hosts, and are quick to respond to any questions. The location in a quiet neighbourhood on the water is perfect, and the huge screened lanai and pool area is an amazing space. During our daily kayak outings we saw dolphins and manatees, and even had dolphins visit us at the dock a couple of times. Our family pup was made to feel welcome and loved the pool area and fenced backyard.
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This was our first time renting a property in this area. No doubt that we will rent this home again. Barbara was very easy to communicate with and responded promptly when we had questions. The neighborhood was quiet and well maintained. The home was very comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated. The kitchen was well stocked if you wanted to cook meals. The outdoor area was very nice. Loved the screened in patio area with the pool. All sorts of activities for families to enjoy. The attention to detail to make our stay enjoyable was very much appreciated. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, equipped with anything imaginable. Pool was heavenly. View was incredible. Best VRBO I’ve ever stayed in. Host was amazing and went above and beyond in every way. Highly recommend to anyone looking for the perfect vacation home.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John and Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house. Beautiful!! Barbara was the best!! She answered all our questions and was very accommodating!! Will definitely be returning!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this house very much! Had everything we needed plus more. Barb was very friendly, accommodating and responded very quickly. My husband fished everyday and caught redfish, trout and snook and he would recommend E. G. Simmons Park which has a very good boat ramp. We loved visiting Apollo Beach and hope to again in the future. Thanks Barb!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tirsa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous two-week stay at this wonderful house! It had all the entertainment we could ask for, from kayaking to fishing.This place was a relaxing retreat for us and a perfect way to connect with nature. Barbara was an exceptional host—very responsive and attentive to our needs. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, Barbara!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha A.

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

Fun family trip

What a perfect house for our family of five!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert F.

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

Beautiful boat house

Clean and decorated for the holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

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

The Perfect Getaway!

Could not have found a more perfect home. It was exactly as advertised—clean; open; beautiful pool and lanai; beautiful backyard and extremely responsive hosts. It felt like our own home away from home. People in the area were so friendly. Cannot wait to go back
Stayed 52 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Perfect house for family

House is perfect. Big and nice swimming pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN S., Frankfort, USA

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

July 4th family trip

Properly was excellent Barbara and Dan were very responsive. Perfect for our family vacation. Saw manatee from the dock, followed us in kayaks. Great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Wonderful Home

This is a beautiful property! It is fully stocked with everything needed for a great vacation. The owner was very wuick to respond and very helpful. We had a very relaxing stay at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Business Trip

Very pleased with everything
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Family Friendly/Great Host

Barb went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed to make our stay a success. The house was clean and had all the amenities. Plenty of outdoor toys and games. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Lovely home

Beautiful home in a lovely area. Everything was just as described in the listing with many activities available. The pool was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. Hope to come back again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari jo W.

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

Apollo Beach

Home is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing by the pool and on the channel. Kayaks are definitely an added bonus! Home has all you will need for a wonderful time in Florida.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2023