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Private Cozy Home built in 1966 - with Fireplace & Butterfly Garden

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ruskin, FL
  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Ruskin

With a stay at this vacation home in Ruskin, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Tampa Bay and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from MacDill Air Force Base and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ruskin Family Drive-In.
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What's nearby

  • Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 44 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House and More - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Cozy Home built in 1966 - with Fireplace & Butterfly Garden

Large home 2200 sqft with Beautiful Garden room with view to Butterfly Garden with raised potting table. This is a cozy home with 4 bed rooms and 2.5 baths with fireplace. Wheel chair accessible through each entrances, each rooms and bathrooms. Full size kitchen available with breakfast nook and full dining room area, a common living room with TV. All 4 rooms are setup with TV's (Netflix and Amazon), Free WIFI Access
Few miles from America's Best Beaches, Sunshine Skyway bridge, Little harbor resort (beautiful sunset point) and close to many restaurants
The space
Four bedrooms, one living rooms, two dining area, walk-in closet, Crafts and board games, Garden room with you to a beautiful butterfly garden, kitchen, laundry

Note: No Pets allowed.
Grill (Usage charges apply)
No entry to Garage, Storage and Office
Guest access
All areas except storage, office n garage
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Blesson Mannil

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 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
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

Property is also known as

Entire Cozy Home with Fireplace & Butterfly Garden Ruskin

Private Cozy Home built in 1966 - with Fireplace & Butterfly Garden Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paula L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cosas en mal estado

La comunicación con el propietario fue muy buena, pero la casa está muy descuidada tiene todo muy viejo las sábanas rotas y las toallas todas viejas y sucias imposible de usar y deberían de invertir en nuevas cosas para que los huéspedes se sientan cómodos asta las camas estan muy viejas menos mal que voy preparada para cada viaje y llevo sábanas y cobijas Conmigo y decidimos quedarnos en el lugar xq solo fuimos q Tampa a conocer y solo ivamos a dormir pero la verdad deberían de comprar cosas nuevas todo está muy viejo y deteriorado la casa está antigua pero es bonita solo necesita un poco de arreglo y cosas nuevas . Gracias
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfredo W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Things are not always what they seem

The property is overly aged. The place smelled stale. Furnishings are old and aged. Decor is old and aged. Some Appliances did not work. Spring mattresses old and very uncomfortable. There was hair in the shower drain and water was slow to drain. Spiders in the bathroom and roaches in the kitchen. Bathroom towels and clothes were all stained. Bed sheets were thin and frayed. No cleaning fee should have been collected, as clearly it was not cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leesandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Great location, clean home, plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., Toledo ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked well for us

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Friends get-a-way

It was wonderful having the space to spread out and have our own room; large gathering space in the living/dining room and the kitchen was functional. If your’re looking for a very modern contemporary place, this is NOT it. But if you are a group or family looking to spend time together, this may be perfect! It’s older and a bit worn but you don’t have to worry about every little move you make might cause damage. It’s pretty basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mercedes

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douvier M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

The stay was just enough for me and my group! The convenience of the location in a quiet setting made it even better. It wasn’t crowded with other homes in the area and gave us that country Carolina feeling.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of space and comfortable

Lots is space for everyone. Stocked well. Have stayed multiple times
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Crystal K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Meh

This property needs some serious love. It is an odd shaped large house, with some issues. Their is a distinct smell of mold in the house. The light directly over one of the beds is filled with brown water. The back sliding door didn't close properly. The bed in the back room needs the frame fixed and the mattress thrown away. Each time my husband or I moved the whole frame made noise and felt very unstable. The mattress was so uncomfortable, I chose to sleep on the couch cushions on the floor the second night. We all felt the need to wear socks at all times because the floor felt "swiffer" clean...The ickyness of the house is particularly annoying because I was required to pay 125 in a cleaning fee. The good part of this rental was the price and the proximity to the highway. We only stayed for a quick weekend trip, and that was enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon S.

Can't get in property

Horrible experience. We arrived after a late flight and the door code would not open the lock. We tried to reach the owner but got sent to voice mail. Reached out to VRBO and they could not reach the owner either. Had to find alternate place to stay for the night. Finally heard from the owner and got a second code. Went to the property the next day and that code did not work either. Called the owner and got a 3rd "master" code. That did not work either. Told him that he needed to get to the property. Arrived and he could not open the door either. Had a fistful of keys and none of them worked either. He went to try the back door. We told him we were cancelling and wanted a refund. I have never had an occasion where the property owner did not reach out on the day of arrival to confirm that we got in and everything was satisfactory until this one. This was ridiculous. There was never an apology. Beware!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

beware!

We looked at this property on VRBO and never even booked and they charged us over $600. We made the owner aware immediately before the stay was even supposed to start and they ignored all communication then stated we were beyond the point of cancelation. No refund even though we never booked the place. They even charged a cleaning fee for a booking that never happened. I would not have anything to do with this owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

I would definitely recommend this home as a short term stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Greatfull

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay hosted by Blesson, very easy to work with and the property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Troy D.

Fair

This property is in need of updated pictures. They didn't truly reveal the properties outdated decor and the many imperfections. There was mold in the master bath. The counter top was in need of repair. There was dirt around the ceiling vents in the bedrooms. We give it a 2 out of 5 with 5 being the best. It needs an update desperately. We were grateful for the convience of being near family but I would not recommend this property nor stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable place

House is comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

SANDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean place to stay

Plenty of room for everyone. On a busy road
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S., Jenison

Liked: Cleanliness

Big house

I did buy a few things to make our stay more comfortable (laundry basket, forks, sheets for the pull out sofas, and some plastic table wear for the kids), but other than that, it was great. The kitchen appliances all worked well, and the AC was very responsive. The smart TV's worked well, and the backyard did attract butterflies! We really enjoyed the screened in porch at the back. The owner was very attentive, and we had a good experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tony F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

I don't believe the host is honest.

At first arrival we walk through the house And seen it was not as described. The place was dated and Dirty The air vents. We're filled with dirt. We Told the host we had 5 adults. We only had enough bedding for 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok for what we needed

The house was in the right location for us. The AC was cold! The house is spacious. The only cons were dirty dishes in the cupboards, no hand towels in the kitchen and no working washing machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, affordable

Inside property well kept, clean. Older home but comfortable. Outside needed tending, yard was overgrown and unkempt.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Pedro M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruskin trip

The location was a bit far from Clearwater and Sarasota which is where we were most of the time to use the beach. House was very comfortable and my wife loves plants so she was in heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lydia J., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly What We Needed

Accurate listing of spacious older cozy home that sleeps 10. Easy access from I-75. Couldn’t get volume on living room tv to work but think the remote needs a special size battery that we didn’t have. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022