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Twisted Palm - Private Beach Resort- ground unit steps from beach, pool and all amenities!

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
Beach
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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

Twisted Palm - Private Beach Resort- ground unit steps from beach, pool and all amenities!

U113-Resort Community with Private beach, hassle free check in & out, smoke free, central to Tampa Bay! Tours/Live Music/Bars/Restaurants/Watersports

U113 Twisted Palm Studio This studio has a unique River and Mangrove view plus a neat living area arrangement. All new furniture, mattress, bedding, shower head and details that have freshened up the space.

Hotel room floorplan, no kitchen* No Pets Allowed* No Smoking Inside* Open Parking* Heated Pool* Boat slip not included- Must contact Marina for slip

The studio has a queen size bed, dining area for (4), a brand new leather QUEEN SIZE sleeper sofa, plus sofa chair and ottoman. Very comfortable space layout for 4. Unit has a microwave, mini fridge, coffee pot with reusable filter, small counter for preparing coffee or small meals. Small cabinet with wine glasses, 4 glasses, 4 small plates, coffee mugs and silverware. Blender and toaster may be requested in advance if needed.

Please view photos. The building is located right in front of the bay , steps from the beach, pools and restaurants. The unit itself is facing the river (and you catch the SUNRISE!) where the water is calm, you can watch the mangroves, manatees, dolphins, sail boats, fishing boats, kayaking, paddle boarding, beautiful catamarans and pontoons peacefully riding by :) walk around the building and head down to the giant Pier to get a photo at the Pier. A must!

The unit is right next to the pool, laundry mat and the restaurants are also about 1-2 mins away, Tiki Bar by the beach (live music daily for a couple of hours) and a full bar by the canal as well. Very easy to have a chill vacay here.

This is a Caribbean-Style Family Community full of private amenities and activities for our guests! Centrally located in Tampa Bay and near many award winning beaches! We allow Instant Bookings and our guests can easily check in using our self check in process. No need to meet anyone. Our homes are all professionally cleaned after every check out, you can feel comfortable in a clean environment.

Walk down to the Private Beach and catch a peaceful nap! (1-2 minute walk within the community and free parking if you choose to drive). Take a dive or layout by our outdoor pool with canal views as boats cruise by. Order a poolside drink from Hooks Bar & Grill. Want a more calm poolside experience, walk a few steps to another pool option that is fenced in and quieter.

Feeling hungry? You have options! Hooks Bar & Grille is steps away and offers a full lunch and dinner menu with indoor and outdoor seating. String light patio seating with stunning waterway views. Don't want to miss the Sunset? Walk down to the Tiki Bar and Sunset Grille! Another great restaurant option with a full bar and Caribbean-American Cuisine. Want a memorable selfie? Walk down to the Pier to catch an amazing sunset with incredible skyline views of Tampa Bay! Kick off your shoes and walk down our cozy beach, private and family friendly.

Not ready for bed yet? Stay for live music! String lights come on and the live entertainment begins. Enjoy the sound of an acoustic guitar, sing along to popular tunes while feeling the breeze of the ocean hit your face.

Tomorrow is a new day, what else can you do? Endless options! Go fishing, kayak or paddle board! Take a guided boat tour or join a fishing tour. Rent a golf cart and explore the community. Want to visit the small islands? Rent a jet ski and take a ride to the privately owned but open to public, Beer Can Island! It has a floating Tiki Bar! Need a workout? Head down to the basketball courts! Have little ones? Plan a picnic in our outdoor picnic area that is located by the Playground! Let the kids play as you grill and enjoy the ocean view!

Want to explore outside of the community? Where should we begin?! For family fun, we recommend going to Busch Gardens, Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, Children's Museum, Top Golf and Dave and Busters! Want to explore our Tampa Bay beaches? Pack your car, load the beach gear and head to Sarasota beaches, Bradenton beaches, Saint Pete Beach or Clearwater Beach! It's worth the drive, plan to stay the whole day! There is so much to do! Then come back to our peaceful community and enjoy the quiet, traffic free life at the end of the day.

Want to enjoy Tampa Bay but also visit Disney? Make the drive! It's worth it! Our homes are large and cozy for families, hard to find a deal like this near Disney. Many families book here and drive to Orlando. Here is a secret, Orlando doesn't have the nice beaches we have :) Stay here and drive to Disney for the day! That is the best way to get the best of both worlds! Tropical beach days and Mickey Mouse ears! After all, you already are in Florida! Make the best of it!

Special occasion? Anniversary, Honeymoon, Graduation, Birthday, Family Reunion? Ask me for ideas, I'd love to help you with your plans!

POPULAR ATTRACTION DISTANCES:
7-8 Minutes drive to closest Semi- public-private Golf Course
25 Minutes from Top Golf, iFly Indoor SkyDiving, Brandon Mall and Restaurants
35 minutes drive to Downtown Tampa
45 Minutes drive to St.Pete Beach or Ana Maria Island Beach
35 minutes to Bush Garden
30 minutes drive to Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
30 Minutes drive to Tampa Sea aquarium
85 Minutes to Clearwater Beach
85 Minutes drive to Disney World

Please take a moment to read our FAQ's! This may answer some of your questions in advance.


STUDIO SLEEPS 4 (2) QUEEN BEDS

We have two waterfront restaurants and bars onsite, 2 pools, hot tub, sports courts, fishing piers, water-sports rentals and so much more.


Onsite Management, Guest Customer Support, Free Parking plus Free Wi-Fi!

*Hassle Free Check in & Check Out Procedures* We work with our guests to accommodate early check ins and late check outs when the calendar is open, just ask!

FAQ's:

1: This studio is across the street from Beach, Restaurants, Tennis Courts, Fitness center, Pools, Fishing Pier and so much more! Golf Cart rentals available through third party vendor.

2: 1 minute peaceful walk through the community down to the private beach, restaurants and amenities.

3: We offer cots, high chairs, Pack N Play, baby gates and Grill rentals (when available)

4: Our homes are SELF-SERVE, guests are advised to bring their own consumables. What do we provide? We provide towels, linens, a fully equipped kitchen and all furnishings. Utilities, free Wi-Fi, free Parking and access to all amenities! Additionally, when we prepare the studio for our guests, our cleaning crew leaves toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 paper towel roll in the kitchen, 3 trash bags, dish detergent, 1 sponge and /shampoo/conditioner/hand soaps.

5: How does check in work? We send guests the door code the morning of their arrival. Once you enter the unit, you will receive a parking pass, 1 pool card and Wifi Information.Our unit also has a binder filled with information about the area, emergency contact numbers, house rules, community rentals and Tampa Bay activities.


The Community is located on 125 Acres of land, has a Private 1/2 mile beach, Hotel/Resort with Spa and Beauty Salon, 2 Waterfront Restaurants with Tiki bar & evening live entertainment, large heated pools, 2-outdoor Jacuzzis, 4-Tennis courts, Volleyballs Court, 2-full service Marina's with 260 boat slips, and 250- foot long fishing pier.

RENTAL SERVICES:
- Boats, Golf carts,Jet-skis, Wave Runners, Paddle boats, Kayaks, Canoes, Adult & Child Bicycles, Electric Grills, Fishing rods, Strollers, High chairs, Playpens, Cribs, and Booster seats.

TOURS & ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
- Theme Parks, Fishing Charters, Sunset-Dolphin Cruises, Sailing School, Evening Dinner Cruises, Golf Courses and much more.


POPULAR ATTRACTION DISTANCES:
7-8 Minutes drive to closest Semi- public-private Golf Course
25 Minutes from Top Golf, iFly Indoor SkyDiving, Brandon Mall and Restaurants
35 minutes drive to Downtown Tampa
45 Minutes drive to St.Pete Beach or Ana Maria Island Beach
35 minutes to Bush Garden
30 minutes drive to Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
30 Minutes drive to Tampa Sea aquarium
85 Minutes to Clearwater Beach
85 Minutes drive to Disney World

Property manager

Carmen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting

General

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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

Property is also known as

116888
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About the neighborhood

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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 44 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 45 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Tropicana Field - 45 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Vinoy Park - 47 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 39 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House and More - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twisted Palm - Private Beach Resort- ground unit steps from beach, pool and all amenities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twisted Palm - Private Beach Resort- ground unit steps from beach, pool and all amenities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twisted Palm - Private Beach Resort- ground unit steps from beach, pool and all amenities!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twisted Palm - Private Beach Resort- ground unit steps from beach, pool and all amenities! located?

Situated in Ruskin, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Twisted Palm - Private Beach Resort- ground unit steps from beach, pool and all amenities! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and warmth in Sunny Florida
This was our second stay at Little Harbor Inn, in Ruskin, Florida. A private location at the end of the road resort. We have made plans to return next year for our third six week stay.
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
As expected
Very nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita H., Summit ms

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise. It was great. Clean. The people upstairs were loud but other than that it was great!!!
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Harbor
Great location! Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Pauline H.

Waterfront
Nice location. Good amenities. Room was satisfactory except for the mold smell, and some of the furniture needs replacing. Couch is so old, it is difficult to sit on. Bed is good. Also, the fake plants got in the way because we needed every square inch. New curtains or window shades are needed as well.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
REVIEW OF RUSKIN PROPERTY Let me begin by saying that Carmen is very responsive and easy to work with. The unit is in a great area as described. The unit was spacious enough for my husband and I. We were close to family and friends and we liked the view of the water. There are a few things we noticed during our stay: Description says newly remodeled and painted. However, there may be fresh paint on walls, but they did NOT paint baseboards or ceiling, which has mold. Fridge does not get cold enough and is not level on the floor - very wobbly and difficult to open. The drain in the sink needs a plug for safety (if you drop something), and the plug in the tub is the wrong size. These are not huge things overall that affected our stay, just helpful suggestions that would make some else's stay, and possibly review, more positive. Again, we appreciate Carmen's responsiveness and being so easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view to wake up to
Our stay was great. We had a little issue when we first arrived. We arrived very late in the evening and the room we reserved was not ready. However our host was wonderful, she answered our text almost immediately and resolved the issue and had us in a new room (with a better view) within 15 minutes. The room was very clean and the bed was comfy. The highlight was the balcony view of the water. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Property was nice and the view was Beautiful from the patio of the condo. Watching the boats go by and the Amazing Sunrise and Sunsets were my favorites. Very Nice Property
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Somerville

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, tidy, and comfortable retreat
I really enjoyed my stay at Little Harbor. Every morning I would sit along the channel right outside the door, which was very peaceful. I saw dolphins every day! Both pools are nice and the beach is clean and offers gorgeous sunsets. I met a mix of friendly retirees and families on vacation. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022