Family Vacay+3 miles to AMI & IMG+Beach Paradise!

Welcome to Dream Destinations — a family favorite! This charming getaway is just 3 miles from Florida's stunning Gulf beaches, offering the perfect mix of sun, sand, and relaxation. The bright and airy interior is adorned with coastal decors, making it the ideal retreat. Steps away, explore the Historic Cortez Fishing Village with great dining & live music. Take the free trolley to Anna Maria Island and discover its many attractions. Everything you need for a memorable vacation is right here!

Bradenton, FL, United States
8 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Outdoors

  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Travel crib

Entertainment

  • Books

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Accessibility

Neighborhood

The villa is located near multiple beaches, the historic fishing village of Cortez, and the desirable Anna Maria Island areas, without all the crowded places and streets around. Centrally located for ultimate convenience — our property offers even proximity to the beach, airport, and top attractions. Nestled in a mostly quiet neighborhood, our property is in a peaceful and safe area away from the crowded public tourist places, but near enough to enjoy them in a quick car, bike or trolley ride.

Guest Access

Travelers will have full access to everything shown. An access code to enter the house will be given to the guest in the morning of their arrival. Check-in is 4:00 pm and Check-out is 11:00 am.

Good to know

Just pack your swimsuits👙🩴—everything else is provided for your comfort and enjoyment! Key Features: ☀ Self check-in with smart lock ☀ Spacious living area with coastal flare ☀ Open-concept layout ☀ Central A/C ☀ LVP flooring and tile throughout ☀ Brand new glass tile backsplash in the kitchen ☀ Brand new custom 75 inch LED-lit wood artwork crafted by Tim Steller (local artist), featuring Skyway Bridge in the living room ☀ Ceiling fans in all rooms ☀ Pull-out sleeper sofa ☀ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances & cookware ☀ Smart TVs with free Spectrum TV service ☀ Wi-Fi included ☀ Coffee station (drip coffee machine with coffee provided) ☀ Dining room table ☀ Tea pot with tea, blender, toaster and slow cooker ☀ Three bedrooms, each with closet, hangers, and fresh linens ☀ Bathrooms with towels and starter toiletries, including bathtub and shower ☀ Washer and dryer with starter laundry pods ☀ Patio seating ☀ BBQ grill w/propane ☀ Cozy gas fire pit and seating out back with marshmallow roasting sticks ☀ Pack 'n Play, high chair, kids' games & books ☀ Kids' tableware & sippy cups ☀ Beach chairs, umbrella, towels, and cooler ☀ Sand toys for kids, boggy board and 2 noodles ☀ Card games & giant Jenga ☀ White Noise Sound Machine in master & White Noise Projector in kids bunk bed room ☀ 2 sets of Pickleball Rackets - use the state of the art pickleball courts at GT Bray Complex, less than 3 miles away ($5 charge for court use) or free waterfront courts at Bayfront Park on Longboat ☀ 2 fishing 🎣 poles & tackle ☀ Free driveway parking (3 cars) ☀ Remote access to fans ☀ Pet friendly ($150 one time pet fee, one dog per reservation, unless approved by host -- additional fees may apply) crate, pet bowls & leash on site Please note: This is a private 3-bedroom unit within a duplex. Opportunity to book entire duplex, if available. Approximate commute time to attractions (can vary based on traffic): 🌴 Historic Cortez Village: 4 min (2 miles) 🌴 Bradenton Beach: 10 min (3.4 miles) 🌴 IMG Academy: 8 min (3.7 miles) 🌴 Coquina Beach: 10 min (3.2 miles) 🌴 Anna Maria Island: 15 min (6.3 miles) 🌴 Bean Point Beach: 24 min (9.3 miles) 🌴 Ringling Museum of Art & New College (NCF): 9.7 miles 🌴 SRQ Airport: 10 miles 🌴 Palma Sola Botanical Park: 13 min (5.9 miles) 🌴 Robinson Preserve: 14 min (6 miles) 🌴 LECOM Park (Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Field): 16 min (6 miles) 🌴 G T Bray Aquatic Center (Community Pool and Pickleball Complex): less than 3 miles away 🌴 Riverwalk: 20 min (7.6 miles) 🌴 Siesta Key Beach: 35 min (19 miles) 🌴 De Soto National Memorial: 21 min (9.8 miles) 🌴 Seaflower Development: (currently under construction) 500 ft away - bringing lakes, parks, scenic trails, amphitheater, Publix and restaurants at a walking distance 🌴Pesto Restaurant: 800 ft away ⭐️ SHARED MOMENTS FROM OUR GUESTS "Our stay here was wonderful. Very centralized to other towns. Highly recommend staying here if you need close distance to IMG Academy. Her place was clean, organized, and a great fit for our family. Nicole was responsive the entire stay with great communication. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and their experience. I know we will be back to this area shortly and plan to stay here again." -Brooke "Nicole was top class in hospitality and very prompt at responding, making the check in/out processes so easy. Her attention to detail from the rules/instructions to the beach equipment just shows you how much care she put into providing everything one might need. This has probably been my favorite BnB experience to date." -JJ WHAT MAKES STAYING HERE SPECIAL ❤️I host from the heart! 🤝🏼Self-managed, not property managed! 👍🏼Responsive - real human connection with your host & not AI 🤖 🌟Hospitality driven host! NO POOL 🏊 ? NO PROBLEM! ☀️ While our vacation rental doesn’t have a pool on-site, you can still soak up the sun and enjoy resort-style vibes nearby. Several amazing local resorts offer day passes — giving you access to their waterfront pools, tropical cocktails, and relaxing lounges.🌴💦🍹 🏊‍♀️ Compass Margaritaville - Bradenton - less than 5 miles 🏊‍♀️ Palmetto Marriott - Palmetto 🏊‍♀️ Waterline Villas & Marina - AMI 🏊‍♀️ Bali Hai Beach Resort - AMI 🏊‍♀️ AMI Beach Resort - AMI To reserve your spot, visit resortpass . com Insta: @dreamdestinationsfl

Other Details to Note

The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized between each guest. We ensure that our cleaners are committed to the highest standards of cleanliness. **If you are booking our place, please make sure you will be staying at the property through the whole reservation since we don’t accept third party bookings. It could result in the cancellation of your reservation with NO REFUND**

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Reviews

Josue
April 2026
We stayed at Nicole’s Airbnb for my wife’s birthday, and it exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect-close to the beach, great local attractions, and, most importantly, plenty of excellent restaurants nearby. We were welcomed with ambient music and a spotless, well-prepared space, which made the experience even more special. My wife was very happy with our stay, and that meant everything to me. We would absolutely recommend Nicole’s Airbnb to anyone and would gladly stay again.
Robyn
April 2026
We had a wonderful stay. The property was as described. We had plenty of space, everything was very clean. Nicole was extremely proactive and gave us recommendations on events happening in the area. We look forward to being able to stay here in the future!
Marcela
April 2026
We had a wonderful stay! It was clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. Nicole was responsive and kept us informed, check in was a breeze. Just a short drive to AMI - amazing beaches and delicious restaurants. Our kids begged to come back as soon as we left!
Alisha
March 2026
Nicole was a wonderful host, and the home was beautiful. Everything was clean, and cozy and made my family and I feel right at home. She had everything stocked in the house which was wonderful to show up to (toiletries, paper necessities, etc), everything was well taken care of and we had everything we needed during our stay. Nicole was so responsive and kind, and quick to assist us with anything we needed or questions we had during our stay. She made our stay SO easy this week and so relaxing, 10/10 recommend staying here and would absolutely stay again. Thank you for everything!!!

Find us

You’ll find a few convenient options just a short walk from the house, including Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar, a charming local restaurant perfect for a relaxing meal, and Beach’n Rides & Rentals, where you can rent golf carts and mokes—just 700 feet away! Plus, the Seaflower Development is currently under construction, which will soon bring even more shops and amenities just steps from your doorstep. Feel free to hop on the free trolley service up and down the strip to 4 beaches and the desirable Anna Maria Island and see it all. Free trolleys arrive every 20 minutes to transport visitors to locations all across Anna Maria Island. The trolleys operate from 6 a.m. until 10:30 p.m., seven days a week Coquina Beach Park delivers ample, free parking, with its lot closing at midnight. If you prefer not to drive, walk, or bike, Uber and Lyft are also available throughout the city. Or take a fun ride on The Monkey Bus for a LOW price of $5 per person. The Monkey Bus will take you anywhere you want to go on AMI, the Village of Cortez or Palma Sola Causeway & the kiddies are always free 10 and under. ✈️Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: 10 miles away 🏖️Coquina Beach, Historic Bridge Street, & the start of Anna Maria Island: 3.20 miles away 🏟️Ringling Museum of Art: 9.7 miles away 🍊Winn Dixie: 1 mile away 🎣Cortez Historic Fishing Village: 2 miles away 🏈IMG Academy: 3.7 miles away ⛳️Manatee County Golf Course: 2.6 miles away 🏊‍♀️G T Bray Aquatic Center (Community Pool and Recreational Center): less than 3 miles away 🎪Circus Sarasota, Mote Aquarium and University Parkway area: 15 miles away ⚾️LECOM Park: 6.4 miles away Thank you for the opportunity to host you—we hope you enjoy every moment of your stay in our home.

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