Riverbend Retreat on the Little Manatee River
Ruskin, Florida
2
Bed
1
Bath
Private Vacation Home
Property Type
6
Max Sleeps
2 nights
Min Stay
Experience the magic of Old Florida at this unique hidden gem on the wild Little Manatee River. The other side of the river is the state park, and wildlife abounds: alligators, manatees, turtles, deer, hogs, hawks and pileated woodpeckers are common sights. Kayaking right from the house is super easy and beautiful. The house itself is very comfortable with two queen bedrooms and a pull-out sofa with a memory foam mattress. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking. The big screened porch is t
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Features
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PETS
Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
WiFi Available -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Firepit Porch Or Lanai -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Smart TV -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Books Children's Games Playground -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Rural Location On The River -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
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SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Smoking Outside Only.
Check-in : 04:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 6
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Kane F.
Submitted Apr 12, 2026
Stayed Apr 9, 2026It was a nice clean home it was fun riding the kayaks in the river and enjoying the scenery I got to see a pretty large alligator sun bathing in the mornings across the river! Would definitely recommend staying here if you love the outdoors and a quiet atmosphere
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Jodi
Submitted Mar 24, 2026
Stayed Mar 19, 2026The cabin was very nice and clean. The beds were comfortable. The only thing was there were no eash cloths for bathing. Easy enough fix. We bought some inexpensive ones for our stay. Would stay there again.
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Lisa F.
Submitted Feb 28, 2026
Stayed Feb 1, 2026Riverbend Retreat is a very relaxing and comfortable house. It is fully stocked with anything you would need to have a peaceful, relaxing stay. Although we didn’t take advantage of the kayaks, we did do some fishing which was a great way to spend the afternoon and evening. Even though it’s a secluded location, there is shopping and restaurants close by. We also spent some time at both E.G. Simmons County park which has a small beach and Little Manatee State Park which you can paddle to. Check in and check out was extremely easy. We really had no problems but when we did communicate with Sidney, he responded quickly! Definitely recommend it!
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Tammy K.
Submitted Nov 29, 2025
Stayed Nov 23, 2025Awesome place to stay. It was a great escape from all the hustle and bustle. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. We are planning on making it a tradition every year. Our grandkids had a smile on their face the whole time.
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Mark B.
Submitted Nov 17, 2025
Stayed Nov 13, 2025Pet friendly and well kept. Plenty to do on site and house was secluded and quite.
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Rick f.
Submitted Nov 10, 2025
Stayed Nov 4, 2025Beautiful location great accommodations
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Ann E.
Submitted Aug 10, 2025
Stayed Aug 6, 2025This is a beautiful spot. Comfrotable & cozy. Kayaks are terrific.
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chris h.
Submitted Aug 10, 2025
Stayed Apr 25, 2025Great Place
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Jeremy H.
Submitted Jun 18, 2025
Stayed Jun 13, 2025We had a great stay and will return.
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Jessica P.
Submitted Jul 31, 2024
Stayed Jul 29, 2024The property location was beautiful. We had an awesome time.There was a lot of ants in the house as well as dirt/debris in the beds which was remedied by washing the sheets.
