Little Harbor Resort 109 Tampa Bay FL Beach, Pools, Riverview
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Little Harbor Resort 109 is a first-floor, ground-level private studio condo within The Inn at Little Harbor, a Caribbean-inspired boutique resort community on the south shore of Tampa Bay in Ruskin, FL. The unit is non-smoking and non-vaping, secured with a combination door lock, and sits just a 2-3 minute walk from Bahia Beach. Guests are given a magnetic key fob for access to resort pools, the lobby, and the gym.
Rooms & Kitchenette
The studio is decorated in island style and furnished with two queen beds and a walk-in shower. A kitchenette includes a microwave, in-counter hotplate, dishwasher, sink, filter coffee maker, and full-size fridge, along with pots, pans, cooking utensils, silverware, and dishes for guests who prefer to cook. Other in-unit conveniences include air conditioning, cable TV, an ironing board, and a washer.
Amenities & Recreation
Resort amenities include a community heated outdoor pool with a hot tub (both accessed via the magnetic fob and secured with childproof gate locks), a fitness center, basketball courts, a playground, a private patio with tropical landscaping, and an outdoor grill. Guests can also use cornhole and shuffleboard courts checked out on the honor system in the lobby, walk the boardwalk and pier, or fish for free off the seawall or pier; tennis and pickleball courts are available for guests who bring their own equipment.
Dining & Location
Two restaurants and a tiki bar with nightly live music are an easy walk from the condo, including Hooks Waterfront Bar & Grill just 130m away and Sunset Bar & Grill at 170m. The property is part of a marina community on the Manatee River and Tampa Bay with a charter fishing fleet, and additional dining options such as Circles Waterfront Restaurant, Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill, Los Amigos Restaurant, and Ybor Grille Restaurant are within a short drive.
Getting There
Bahia Beach at Little Harbor faces the south shore of Tampa Bay rather than the open Gulf, so travelers wanting larger Gulf beaches should look to St. Pete Beach or Sarasota Beach, roughly 50 minutes away. Free parking is available around the Inn with a provided parking pass, and Tampa International, St. Pete-Clearwater, and Sarasota Bradenton airports are all within about 27-38 km.
Best for
This condo suits beach-loving couples and small groups seeking a self-catering, quiet coastal retreat, thanks to the full kitchenette, walkable beach access, and resort pool/hot tub. It also works well for anglers and boating enthusiasts given the on-site marina, charter fishing fleet, and free seawall/pier fishing. Guests who prefer driving over rideshare will find it easiest to enjoy the location fully.
Travel tips
Renting a car is recommended, as Uber and Lyft availability in the area can involve long waits; the host also offers contacts for a local driver or a Turo rental as alternatives. Parking is free around the Inn itself with a provided pass, but the beach installed paid parking nearby, so walking the short 2-3 minutes to Bahia Beach is advised instead of driving. Remember that Bahia Beach is a bay-side beach, not an open Gulf beach, so plan a roughly 50-minute drive to St. Pete Beach or Sarasota Beach if bigger surf and sand are the goal.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the resort's location and overall atmosphere as standout positives, expressing enthusiasm about returning for future stays. The available excerpts are limited but reflect a strongly positive overall impression, with no recurring negative themes mentioned in the material provided.
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