Waterfront Canal Home | Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Dock

Welcome to Flamingo Bay, your waterfront retreat in the heart of Apollo Beach’s boating community! Wake up to wide canal views, sip your morning coffee while watching boats cruise by, and keep an eye out for visiting dolphins, manatees, and abundant coastal birdlife. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sleeps up to 7, making it a perfect fit for snowbirds settling in for the season, small families, and couples looking for a quiet getaway. Highlights • Wide canal views in an established waterfront boating community • Boat dock and floating dock with boating access to Tampa Bay • Private pool with heat available by request, plus a hot tub • Screened porch with a 75-inch TV on a movable mount, viewable from the hot tub and pool • Wood-burning fire pit and canal-side bar • Sleeps 7: queen suite with private en-suite bath, plus a bedroom with two queen beds. Living and Dining room has a sleeper sofa • Pet-friendly: up to 2 dogs, 35 lbs max each (fee applies) The bright, open kitchen features granite countertops, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and a dedicated coffee bar for slow mornings. Gather around the dining table, which seats 8, and enjoy views of the waterfront patio and swaying palms through the large sliding window. Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 7) • NE Queen Suite: queen bed, TV, and a private en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. • NW Bedroom: two queen beds and a TV, located next to the common bathroom. • Dining Room: sleeper sofa for extra guests. • Living Room: Sleeper sofa for extra guests. The common bathroom offers a tub-shower combo. Washer and dryer located in the garage, available for longer stays upon request. Step onto the screened porch and take in stunning views of the sparkling pool and the wide canal beyond. It’s a comfortable, bug-free spot to enjoy your morning coffee, watch the boats go by, or catch the big game on the 75-inch TV. With a movable mount that allows viewing from the hot tub and pool, and a rolling drink cooler tucked beneath the TV, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a day on the water. Your private pool is the centerpiece of the backyard, and it can be heated upon request. The pool is warmed by an energy-efficient heat pump, so please request heat in advance, since heat pumps warm the water gradually and work best in milder air temperatures. After a swim, ease into the hot tub or stretch out on the poolside sofa and soak up the Florida sunshine.Share drinks at the canal-side bar and patio, or challenge your crew to outdoor yard games. As the sun sets, gather around the wood-burning fire pit, enjoy the peaceful waterfront atmosphere, and experience the laid-back Florida boating lifestyle. Waterfront & Boating Flamingo Bay sits along a wide canal with boating access to Tampa Bay. Bring your boat and tie up right at the dock. Boaters should be aware that vessel height may be limited by bridge clearance and tide conditions. Waterfront Safety The seawall has no safety barrier and has a 10-foot drop to the water, with oyster beds below. Please stay back from the edge and supervise children. Swimming is permitted, with water access from the end of the boat dock or floating dock only. No jumping or diving. Good to Know This home is pet-friendly for up to 2 dogs, 35 lbs max each, with prior permission. A $100 pet fee per dog plus tax applies. The driveway fits up to 4 cars. For property security, exterior cameras are located at the front entrance and boat dock. There are no indoor cameras. The Perfect Snowbird Retreat Flamingo Bay is sized just right for snowbirds. The NE Queen Suite with its private bathroom gives you a comfortable, self-contained retreat, while the NW Bedroom and its adjacent bathroom are ready when family or friends come to visit. The thoughtful layout keeps everything within easy reach, and the amenities make a longer stay feel like home: a washer and dryer available for longer stays, a full kitchen with a coffee bar, a heated pool and hot tub for mild winter days, and room in the driveway for your car and a visitor’s. Spend your season with beautiful canal views, sunsets at the waterfront bar, and easy days on the water. Nearby Attractions Local Favorites: • Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, approximately 2.5 miles • TECO Manatee Viewing Center, approximately 1.5 miles • Waterfront restaurants, approximately 2 miles • Boat tours, sunset cruises, and fishing charters in Apollo Beach and nearby Ruskin Beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches: • Anna Maria Island, approximately 33 miles • St. Pete Beach, approximately 38 miles • Clearwater Beach, approximately 41 miles Shopping, Sightseeing & Day Trips • Bradenton Riverwalk, with waterfront walking paths, dining, and entertainment • Ellenton Premium Outlets, near Palmetto, for outlet shopping • Sarasota, known for its beaches, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions • Downtown Tampa and the Tampa Riverwalk • Downtown St. Petersburg, with waterfront parks, museums, and restaurants • Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Flamingo Bay is your home base for easy, unhurried time together on the Apollo Beach waterfront. Please note the following house rules: 1. Minimum age for the primary renter is 25, and the primary renter must be present for the entire stay. 2. Maximum occupancy is 7 guests. This includes children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time. 3. All of our homes are non-smoking. 4. A signed rental agreement is required, which contains additional rules and guidance. 5. This property does not allow weddings or parties. This home is designed for quiet enjoyment and respectful use only. 6. Check-in time is 4 pm, and check-out time is 10 am. 7. This home is pet-friendly with prior permission. Only dogs of 35 pounds or less are allowed, as approved by our insurance policy. There is a 2-pet maximum and a $100 pet fee per dog, plus tax. 8. Pool and hot tub use: no lifeguard is on duty. Guests assume responsibility for the safe use of the pool and hot tub and for supervising children and non-swimmers. 9. Pool heat is available by request. The pool is warmed by a heat pump, which heats gradually, so please request it in advance. 10. Guests can tie a boat to the dock. Vessel height may be limited by bridge clearance and tide conditions. 11. The seawall has no safety barrier and a 10-foot drop to the water, with oyster beds below. Stay back from the edge and supervise children at all times. Swimming is permitted from the end of the boat dock or floating dock only. No jumping or diving. 12. Fire pit use: an adult must light and attend the fire at all times, and it must be fully extinguished before leaving it. Do not use the fire pit during county burn bans. 13. The washer and dryer are located in the garage and are available for longer stays upon request. The driveway accommodates up to 4 vehicles. 14. Take the garbage can (black bin) to the street on Sunday night and Wednesday night. Take the recycling can (blue-lid bin) to the street on Wednesday night. Please note: If you plan to bring more than one vehicle, a parking permit may be required depending on the property’s location. Minimum age to book this property is : 25