| upgraded bungalows have private pools. on leafy 2-acre grounds along the little manatee river, this modest resort in a residential area is 2 miles from highway 41 and 7 miles from the tampa bay coast. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. pets are welcome by prior arrangement for a fee. canoe, kayak and fishing gear rentals are offered. there's a heated outdoor pool, a terrace and a dock (surcharge). bbq equipment is available. the down-to-earth bungalows provide wi-fi access, cable tv, kitchens and patios; some add living areas and/or river views
Tampa International Airport 42 min
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