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
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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 -
LIVING SPACES
Living Room -
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
Iron/ironing Board -
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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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.
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Ann E.
Submitted May 6, 2024
Stayed May 1, 2024Very cute cottage. Very clean. Lots of little amenities - a cooler, beach chairs,sitting areas outside, fishing poles, laundry detergent, plenty of kitchen tools. Best part of course were the kayaks. Kayaking the river was really nice.
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Cindy S.
Submitted Apr 27, 2024
Stayed Apr 18, 2024We had a nice stay at the River Bend Retreat. Did a little kayaking, got to watch 3 gators slide into the water. Continued paddling and enjoyed the scenery!! The Retreat was homey, and had pretty much everything we needed. Sidney was a phone call away with any concerns. It is a unique location and was very relaxing.
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Tim F.
Submitted Feb 28, 2024
Stayed Feb 4, 2024Place was very well equipped and right on the river. This is “Old Florida” so it’s not new or fancy so if that is your speed this is not for you. We loved our stay and it was very peaceful. Communication with Sydney was great.
