Luxury Coastal Retreat | Sleeps 6 | Minutes to the Beach

Welcome to Dream Destinations — loved by families & travelers alike! This charming getaway is just 3 miles from Florida's stunning Gulf beaches, offering the perfect mix of sun, sand, & 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 AMI and discover its many attractions. Everything you need for a memorable vacation is right here!

Bradenton, FL, United States
6 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

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 afternoon 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 ocean life in the living room ☀ Kitchen features custom clock artwork crafted by local artist Rachel Wu ☀ Ceiling fans in all rooms ☀ Love seat in living room that pulls out into 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 a TV, closet with 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, booster chair, kids' games & books ☀ Kids' tableware & sippy cups ☀ Beach chairs, umbrella, towels, and cooler ☀ Sand toys for kids, boggy board, & 2 noodles ☀ Card games & giant Jenga ☀ White Noise Sound Machine in master ☀ Cornhole ☀ 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 ☀ Bluetooth speaker ☀ 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): less than 3 miles away 🌴 Riverwalk: 20 min (7.6 miles) 🌴 Siesta Key Beach: 35 min (19 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 "We had a wonderful stay. Our host had a beautiful home and very friendly! We were going to stay for 3 days, but extended it to 5 and so glad we did! Nicole was very responsive and checked on us to make sure we were comfortable. We hope to stay again in the future!" -Michelle "Nicole was so sweet. We went to celebrate my daughters birthday and she got her a present and she loves it. The house is beautiful, very clean and close to shopping, food and the beach! We loved our stay and will definitely be back." -Leslie 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 away 🏊‍♀️ Palmetto Marriott - Palmetto 9.4 miles away 🏊‍♀️ Waterline Villas & Marina - AMI 6.4 miles away - you can take the free trolley up to this one from Coquina Beach, which has free beach parking 🏊‍♀️ Bali Hai Beach Resort - AMI 7.3 miles away - you can take the free trolley up to this one from Coquina Beach, which has free beach parking 🏊‍♀️ AMI Beach Resort - AMI 7 miles away - you can take the free trolley up to this one from Coquina Beach, which has free beach parking 🏊‍♀️ Or check out GT Bray Aquatic Center as another option. This community pool, about 3 miles down the road, offers an Olympic-sized pool, a kiddie pool, and a splash pad, part of the larger G.T. Bray Recreation Center complex.

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

jerod
April 2026
There's a lot to love here, so I'll do my best. Nicole and Dustin have clearly put real thought into the guest experience — everything you need is already there, from the small stuff like a laundry basket to local recommendations that actually make a difference. The location is a sweet spot: quiet and beautiful, but with easy access to Anna Maria Island, the beaches, and Sarasota. The fishing and seafood in this area are absolutely to die for. And the rental itself is immaculate — I've stayed in enough places to know that "guest ready" isn't always a given, but this place nails it. I'll be telling everyone I know. Highly recommend.

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.

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