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Private Boat Ramp & Free Kayaks! Tropical Home on Canal By Tampa Bay

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Back of house showing private boat ramp
Balcony from master bedroom south
Kayaks
Porch
Breakfast bar in kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Terra Ceia, FL
  • Bradenton Area Convention Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Riverwalk
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fort De Soto Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Private Boat Ramp & Free Kayaks! Tropical Home on Canal By Tampa Bay

Perfect for kayaking (we provide 2 w/lifejackets), wave runners, smaller boats and fishing. Private boat ramp for smaller boats (height restrictions - A/C unit sticks out over the boat ramp on the 2nd floor). Comfortable 3 story home on canal with beautiful Old Florida views. We thank you for considering us for your vacation stay! You won't regret it.

Dine on the screened in porch on the 2nd floor with table, chairs and other outdoor seating along with a propane grill overlooking the water and coconut palms. Enjoy looking out to the tropical landscape, Tampa Bay and the Skyway Bridge from the top deck. You might get lucky and see some Manatees floating around by the dock!

Bring the family, there’s plenty of room. The garage is the bottom of the house and there’s 1 bedroom with full size bed with adjoining bathroom with a tub/shower on the second floor. Also, the kitchen, with counter height stools and great place to grab a bite, living room and sitting area on an open floor plan. Follow the spiral staircase up to the 3rd floor where you’ll find the master bedroom with a king size bed and master bath with a walk in shower. Also, you’ll find another bedroom with a full size bed and utility room with a washer and dryer, ironing board and iron. Both bedrooms have sliding glass doors to the upper deck outside.

The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, there’s a place to launch kayaks and a fish cleaning table on the dock. There’s beaches, restaurants, shopping and attractions within a short drive or just hang out. There is Spectrum high speed internet and TV’s in the living room and master bedroom.

Take a bike (there's 2) and explore the island. There's lots of nature and beautiful scenery.

Infant/toddler Pack & Play, highchair, etc. available upon request

For Sports Fans:
Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays Baseball 22 min (19.3 mi)
Raymond James Stadium - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44 min (38.8 mi)
Amalie Arena - Tampa Bay Lightning 40 min (39.4 mi)

Beaches:
Anna Maria Island/Bradenton Beach 33 min (16.7 mi)
Ft. Desoto & St. Pete Beaches 29 min (22.2 mi)

Shopping:
Ellenton Outlet Mall 14 min (7.9 mi)
University Town Center (UTC Mall) 29 min (22.3 mi)

There are lots of restaurants and attractions in either direction near all these destinations!

Property manager

Janet or Donald Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Subject to Host approval
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Terra Ceia

Located in Terra Ceia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Fort De Soto Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Andersen Race Park, or check out an event or a game at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Terra Ceia, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Area Convention Center - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Riverwalk - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • IMG Academy - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Fort De Soto Park - 32 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Corporate Ladder Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bradenton Yacht Club - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Boat Ramp & Free Kayaks! Tropical Home on Canal By Tampa Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Boat Ramp & Free Kayaks! Tropical Home on Canal By Tampa Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Boat Ramp & Free Kayaks! Tropical Home on Canal By Tampa Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Boat Ramp & Free Kayaks! Tropical Home on Canal By Tampa Bay located?

This family-friendly Terra Ceia holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tampa Bay and Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site. Andersen Race Park and Terra Ceia Preserve State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

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

Great quiet stay

We were in town for a gymnastics competition for our daughter and the house was perfect and quiet. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

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

Beautiful oasis

Very nice hosts, very attentive and communicative. Kayakers and cyclists paradise .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Tera Ceia

This was my second time staying and as with the first I couldn’t be more pleased. The property hits the bullseye for our needs and the owners are the best in every way
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Pure Heaven

I thought the best highlight was seeing the manatees until the dolphins came racing down the channel. Perfect place to relax on the screened in porch. Owners were wonderful
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janell K.

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

Five Stars!

We had a wonderful stay,
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Family Transition

Beautiful house in an off the beaten path allowed for much needed R&R as our family moves out of the states. Happy our last few days in the USA included staying at the Terra Ceia slice of Heaven. Thank you for sharing your space with us! My son caught a foot long catfish and my kids enjoyed putting the kayacks to use.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kim F.

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

Clean

Property is clean. Spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl L.

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

Long weekend

3 very nice bedrooms. Lovely home. Comfortable to relax. I would return to this home if I visited the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Great stay!

We very much enjoyed our stay. Clean, friendly, and a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

nice stay

very nice and has everything for a good time. we rented the place for the weekend with our jet ski, the house has its own ramp! our jet ski was acting funny so we didn't use it unfortunately... but we used their kayaks and relaxed watching football. many restaurants and grocery stores nearby. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

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

Tampa getaway

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Little get away

We enjoyed our peaceful getaway! The house and location were fantastic. The hosts were fantastic with questions I had to ask related to needing to work while taking a ‘few days off.’ Always prompt and always helpful. We enjoyed our time … just wish we had more time to spend on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne N.

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

Family vacation

We came with our boat and jetski. We enjoyed the Tampa bay and went to Anna Maria island and passage key on the boat. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis P.

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

Perfect getaway

Very nice place, the millers are fantastic hosts. The house was well stocked, with plenty to do. Situated in a very good, quiet area, with lots to do within a short drive. This house is just as described in the listing, we had a wonderful time here. The only recommendation i can give to future guests is to watch the tide if youre bringing your boat. Flats or bay boats shouldnt have a problem, but bigger center consoles can run aground, as we did out in the bay headed towards the main channel. The millers have a map that explains the correct way out, but on low tide, there are portions of the bay that get to half a foot of water or less. This is the perfect spot for back country fishing or just sight seeing manatees and wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul M.

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

Getaway

Amazing place to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cammy D.

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

Terra Ceia Gem

Great place to relax with family! The owners were very responsive and check in / out was a breeze. Loved having the kayaks to explore. The house was clean and had everything you needed from soap, snacks, bug spray, plenty of towels and beach towels so didn’t have to bring or buy any extra stuff for the stay. Enjoyed visiting Anna Marie Island and Pass-a-Grille Beach. The local Citrus Place is great for getting home made Key Lime Pie and loved their orange/vanilla and key lime ice cream. Very quiet and friendly community. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Private and restful.

Absolutely delightful. The home is well maintained and very comfortable from large screened in porch to bedrooms. Kitchen was well equipped and washer and dryer clean and new. It felt more like borrowing a friends home than a rental property. I would absolutely rent again. Donna & Bill.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moua Y.

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

Fisherman's paradise!

Stay here if you plan to fish around the area. Good owners and plenty of extra fishing pole and accessories for you to use. Just make sure to return them when you are done! We left a fishing pole back for the next renters and as a souvenir for the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

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

Skyway pier fishing trip

This property was close to the pier and had a place for to fish while not at the pier. Very nice place to stay I will stay here again when I make it back to the Tampa area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

“The Keys “

Everything was Fantastic, I can’t say enough good things about the accommodations, location and especially the owners! The best way to sum up everything is I would give a rating of 11 out of 10 if that was an option!
Stayed 38 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

Sunlit home with sunset views

What a wonderful vacation home in a quiet neighborhood! The area has a relaxing Old Florida feel. The house has an open floorplan filled with natural light and offers great water views. We saw manatees and a dolphin swim by! We enjoyed paddling about in the kayaks. We loved the large screened porch with fabulous sunset views. Even the upstairs shower is spacious and sunlit. The house is well stocked with all the basics, and the hosts provided so many thoughtful extras which made our stay even better. The hosts are fabulous and very responsive to any questions. We hope to return for another visit.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell K.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful stay. The house is exactly as described. The screened porch is heavenly. We saw dolphins, manatee, and flocks of white pelicans in the canal. The hosts are kind and responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Tampa

Fantastic vacation home. Owner was quick to respond. House was very clean and great location. My wife caught 12lb catfish off the dock she was so excited. We only stayed 2 nights before taking a cruise ship out of Tampa. Next time we will skip cruise ship and just stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick P., Lake Mary. FL

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving get-a-way!

This is a great home and location for boat owners. Private boat ramp and dock with easy access to Tampa Bay fishing spots. Wonderful sunsets and fantastic kayaking and fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janet or Donald Miller

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My husband and I are empty nesters with one grandchild and 2 French Bulldogs and this is our home away from home where we keep our boat and enjoy fishing, swimming and stone crab traps during season. We live about 35 minutes away in Sarasota.

This is our first time doing vacation rentals so we appreciate any feedback.

Why they chose this property

We believe others will also enjoy this quiet, comfortable house as we do. It's not fancy but we want others to relax and not worry about anything. We provide everything you should need for your stay and even some extras.

What makes this property unique

Nature lover's delight
Great fishing in Tampa Bay
Watch manatees swim in the canal
2 single person kayaks w/lifejackets
2 adult bikes
Plenty of room to stretch out
Free Wi-Fi

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests