Get the best of both worlds with this fully equipped waterfront escape - whether it be boating through the canal or hitting one of the picturesque nearby beaches! Boasting 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a private hot tub, and direct bay access, this vacation rental ensures both adventure and leisure for your stay. Opt for a night in with your friends and family and take advantage of the gas grill and fire pit or explore the many sights and sounds in beautiful downtown Bradenton.
BEACHES: Cortez Beach (3.5 miles), Coquina Beach (4.6 miles), Anna Maria Public Beach (5.3 miles), Manatee Public Beach (5.4 miles), Beer Can Island (5.4 miles), Longboat Key (12.4 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: DeSoto National Memorial Park (5.8 miles), Palma Sola Botanical Park (6.3 miles), Robinson Preserve (6.5 miles), Riverwalk (7.7 miles), Jiggs Landing (12.8 miles), Emerson Point Preserve (12.9 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: IMG Academy (4.5 miles), Smugglers Cove Adventure Park (4.7 miles), Red Barn Plaza Flea Market (7.1 miles), The Bishop Museum of Science & Nature (7.6 miles), Mixon Fruit Farms (8.9 miles), The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art (10.3 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (11.7 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (15.5 miles), Bradenton Motorsports Park (23.0 miles)
GOLF: Timber Creek Golf Course (2.3 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (3.2 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (3.8 miles)
DOWNTOWN SARASOTA (13.8 miles): Art galleries, concert venues, parks, museums, mini golfing
AIRPORT: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (10.6 miles)
We loved the location of this property. Quiet neighborhood, nice pool. The inside is decorated really cute with lots of beach decor and the owner provided a lot of amenities that you wouldn’t find at most rentals- shampoo, soap, dish soap, laundry detergent and even some spices in the kitchen. The king and queen bedrooms were nicely decorated and beds were comfortable. With that being said, there are definitely some updates needed to this property to earn a 5 star rating. First off, the third bedroom sleeper sofa really needs an actual bed. The sofa bed was really uncomfortable, even with extra blankets stacked on it. Additionally, the carpet is dirty/stained in this room and this room is hot and not easily cooled. A box fan was provided but very dirty. Overall we had a major issue keeping the home cool as a whole. The property manager attempted to contact the owner and relay the message, but it was two days before anyone was sent out. While the thermostat read 73-76 degrees, the house felt hot, uncomfortable and muggy, especially in the living room, kitchen, and sleeper sofa room. We were told a technician would be sent out at a certain time and they were not which lead to us having to wait around and waste time, something no one wants to do. We were also told by the owner the AC was regularly maintained but the filters inside the unit were completely filthy. The Home needs a full AC replacement and general all around cleaning before we would consider staying again.
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Hi Samantha, We are happy that you enjoyed the pool and the nice quiet location! We want our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we apologize that you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
- While we try to accommodate all our guests' comfort, mattress taste is subjective. We're sorry the sofa bed didn't meet your preferences. We know that mattress preference is unique to each guest and we are sorry to hear that you weren’t comfortable during your stay.
- The AC unit was inspected after your departure and is fully functional. Thank you for reaching out to our local Guest Contact during your stay about operating the AC unit. We were happy to help you troubleshoot so that you could enjoy the home.
While we regret our home was not up to your expectations, we do hope that you enjoyed your stay overall. We look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests. Thank you for your feedback!
Good location with just a short distance to Anna Marie Island and a nice development if you like to walk. Great atmosphere relaxing in the pool and close to shopping for necessities. Our second stay at this house! Very cozy for a small group.
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This property is exactly as advertised and delightful. We fully enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return. Our group (2 couples) has two suggestions for the owners. The first is to include a second night table with lamp in each of the bedrooms. The 2nd is to place 'no slip' strips on the bottom of the tub to prevent any slipping.
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Very nice home, stay and location. The heated pool is great. Convenient to Anna Maria Island and the beaches.
We had a lovely vacation. Our rental was beautiful. Very cozy and bright. Lots of nice touches.We watched a family of Manatees for an hour in the water out back. We loved cycling around the neighbourhood.We used Uber to get around, and on Anna Maria Island the Trolley is free. Great way to get around if you don’t want to rent a car. Lots of great restaurants and shops on AMI. For lunch The Ugly Grouper is fun, and The Rod and Reel overlooks the water. We had perfect weather too.
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