Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, The Artful Nook is situated in Ruskin. With lake views, this accommodation provides a patio. The apartment offers parking on-site, a hot tub and full-day security. With free WiFi, this apartment features a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in American cuisine. You can play tennis at The Artful Nook. The accommodation has a garden where you can relax, along with a private beach area. Bahia Beach is 100 metres from The Artful Nook, while Amalie Arena is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tampa International Airport, 49 km from the apartment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
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  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property although not on the beach, overlooks the river. The scenery is stunning and the river is quite beautiful. We saw Dolphins, Manatee's and Pelicans right outside the property. The local restuarants were ample and very pleasant. The...
  • Elisabeth43
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It was a nice appartment, alltough not very big, everything you needed was there. Great view. Great location to go to Petersburg and Tampa. Swimming pool was great. Restaurants in the neighborhood had good food at good pricing. We had a wonderful...
  • Daniel
    Poland Poland
    Mieszkanie w resorcie apartamentowym luksusowym, czystko pokój ładny, nowy klimatyzator nie buczy jak w większości hoteli amerykańskich. Problem był mały po przyjeździe okazało się że trzeba wpłacić kaucję 200 USD na poczet ewentualnych szkód, a...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Lorraine

8.6
8.6
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Lorraine
Enjoy serenity, relaxation and fun at The Artful Nook in Little Harbor. We offer an artfully decorated condo with mood lighting, flat screen TV, WIFI, and a breathtaking view of a cozy cove where dolphins swim in from the ocean and the warm, welcoming sun rises. Experience our private beach, two restaurants, pools, modern gym, hot tubs, tennis and basketball courts, playground, marina, fishing, dinner cruises, water sports, beautiful sunsets and live entertainment. Golfing is nearby. THE SPACE You will enjoy the coziness of this corner unit that is artfully decorated and has a trendy look. This unit has two queen beds, flat screen TV, and robust WI-FI. Fondly known as The Artful Nook, it is located at The Inn at Little Harbor, is painted a unique light silver grey color, and provides LED lighting which augments and complements the painted walls. Select from the different intensities of the LED lighting and choose the intensity that suits your mood. Enjoy the aura of rest, peace, relaxation, or romance. It is perfect for a family vacation, time-away with friends, or for a romantic rendezvous. We provide a microwave, coffee maker and coffee supplies, as well as a mini fridge for your convenience. GUEST ACCESS This is a one-bedroom condo that sleeps a maximum of four (4) guests per booking. Common outdoor areas such as pools, hot tubs, gym, tennis and basketball courts, and playgrounds are shared with other guests. This is a ground floor unit with two entry doors for easy access. Parking is free with parking lots at the front and back of the unit. AMENITIES Air conditioning Cleaning products Dedicated workspace Dining table Clothes dryer - outside; paid Porch Hair dryer Heating Hot tub - outside Room darkening shades Washer - outside; paid Bathtub Body soap Conditioner Shampoo Bed linens Fire extinguisher First aid kit Smoke alarm Iron OTHER This is a pet-free unit. Sorry we cannot allow pets per condo association rules and due to allergies.
Hello and welcome to my Booking dot com listing of The Artful Nook. I moved from New York to the Tampa Bay Area in May 2019 and fell in love with Little Harbor. Luckily I was blessed to purchase two condos (The Blue Lagoon and The Artful Nook). I am happy to share this quaint seaside community with you and welcome you as my guest, wish you an enjoyable stay, and invite you to come back again and again. It will always be my pleasure to host you. Little Harbor is a unique community in Ruskin - the air, sea, beautiful plants, trees and flowers are refreshing. There is so much to do in addition to relaxing in the peaceful air-conditioned comfort of The Blue Lagoon or The Artful Nook, or sitting on the patio enjoying the antics of dolphins playing in the channel. Little Harbor offers water sports, fishing, dinner cruises, swimming, kayaking, basketball and tennis, gym-time, golfing at a nearby resort....and more. Sunrises and sunsets are beautiful and on-site restaurants offer good food and live entertainment. Little Harbor is magical.
My guests rave about the dolphins, food, live entertainment and beautiful sunsets at our on-site Sunset Grill & Beach Bar restaurant, as well as the food, pool and TIKI Bar at our on-site Hooks Bar and Grill restaurant. Other guest favorites are the dolphins that swim in the channel behind the condos and the beautiful sunrises over the channel. Little Harbor is conveniently located and offers water sports, fishing, dinner cruises, swimming, kayaking, basketball and tennis, gym-time, golfing at a nearby resort, and more. The property is within 45 minutes of the Tampa International Airport. Off-site attractions within reasonable driving times include Busch Gardens, The Tampa Zoo, Florida Aquarium, The Dali Museum, The Manatee Viewing Center, YBOR city, Brandon Town Center Mall, and Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Local fast food restaurants such as McDonalds and Burger King as well as non-fast food restaurants such as Asian Buffet, Zpan Hibachi & Sushi Bar, Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill, and Los Amigos Restaurant are within 3 miles of the property.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Sunset Grill
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Hooks Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of The Artful Nook
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Artful Nook takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about GBP 158. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of US$200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Artful Nook

  • The Artful Nook is 2.7 miles from the centre of Ruskin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Artful Nook on this page.

  • Check-in at The Artful Nook is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, The Artful Nook is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Artful Nook offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Swimming Pool
    • Live music/performance
    • Fitness
    • Private beach area

  • The prices at The Artful Nook may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Artful Nook has 2 restaurants:

    • Sunset Grill
    • Hooks Bar and Grill