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Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly

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A house with a white exterior, a covered porch, and a well-lit entrance. - Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly (Bradenton Beach)
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned rug. - Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly (Bradenton Beach)
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with blinds. - Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly (Bradenton Beach)
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and boats. - Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly (Bradenton Beach)
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a trash bin. - Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly (Bradenton Beach)
Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly

  • Sixty steps from a wide, never-crowded beach, on the quiet, narrow end of Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach. We are one of the few family-run homes left on the island, we answer our own messages, and so many of our guests come back year after year. Cute, easy, and steps from the Gulf.

    Your own entrance off the street opens to two queen bedrooms with closets, one full bath, a comfortable living room with a smart TV and Netflix, and a private backyard. Comfortably sleeps four. Full kitchen, washer and dryer, central AC on a Nest, fast wifi up to 300 Mbps, a propane grill, one dedicated parking space, and self check-in. Two dogs welcome, any size.

    The beach is a one-minute walk, with Aluna Wellness Center and Spa right on the way, and Anna Maria Sound is steps away. Historic Bridge Street Pier and its restaurants are a short drive, and the free island trolley is close by. Beach chairs and toys left by past guests are free to use.

    Coming with a bigger group? Book Happy Turtle B together with the home next door, Happy Turtle A, for a 4-bedroom whole-property stay with two living spaces and privacy for everyone. Prefer an upscale stay with a private pool? Look up Happy Island Cottage, our second beach home, 10 minutes away in Holmes Beach.

    * AC holds the 72-80F range. The Nest is not locked: if it reads 76, that is Eco mode after the house sat empty, and it resumes your setting on its own.
    * The grill has a propane tank in place. Please refill it after use; if it arrives low, Holmes Beach Ace Hardware (right by the Publix) does quick exchanges.
    * TVs are streaming through Amazon Fire Sticks. You are free to use any of your subscription services, but please remember to log out after your vacation. If you are not familiar with Amazon Fire Sticks or smart TVs in general, please search online for instructions. We do not provide assistance with basic operations.

    We stock a starter supply of paper goods, trash bags, and soaps for your first day or two. For longer stays, plan a quick Publix run for refills, it is 5 minutes away.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bradenton Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Consider Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar for a night out or Fish Hole Adventure Golf if you're traveling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. Visit our Bradenton Beach travel guide
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Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear blue ocean, and residential buildings along the shore.
    Bradenton Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A waterfront scene with a clock tower, palm trees, and a pier extending into the water.
    Historic Bridge Street Pier
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear blue sky, and buildings in the background.
    Cortez Beach
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Anna Maria Sound
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
    3 min drive
  • Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach
    2 min drive
  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    20 min walk
  • Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Bradenton Beach vacation home is located near the beach, just steps from Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Sound and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Beach

Comfy 2 bedroom with everything you need. Easy, short walk to beach. Hosts were easy to contact and welcoming. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

The location is perfect! Steps away from the beach with lots of restaurants around. The check in process was very smooth. Upon arrival the condo was clean and stocked with anything that we would need. Alex was super responsive to any questions that we had. We will definitely be back to Anna Maria Island and be sure to recommend this condo to anyone headed here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location is very convenient, close to the beach and grocery store. We loved that there was a travel crib and high chair to use for our stay as well. The only complaint I had was the maintenance man, in the other unit next to us, was very loud every morning of our trip (pressure washing, leaf blowing, yard repairs) and it did wake our child. All in all, it was a nice trip and property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication with the owner and great location.

The communication with the owner was very good! he will reply to you right away and sort everything quickly. I would like to suggest upgrading mattresses and kitchen sink at least. We enjoyed our time there, in particular the location which is very close to the beach. Enrique and Elena.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This property has a perfect location. One block from beach access and had a parking spot at the beach access every day. We were minutes to the beach. It may not have been on the beach but it was almost as good. Due to the location we would stay at this property again. The one thing that would have made this stay better is if there was an area outside the duplex that was shaded and safe from rain. The privacy fenced in area was only able to be used early in the morning and later in the evening due to no shade. Also, it rained our first day there and we had to sit inside because there was no covered area outside. Those are the only two reasons that I rate this a 4 instead of a 5. We had a wonderful time during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything it says it is. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good. We are completely satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Loved our stay such a great location. It’s all about the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for 3 days and we love the place ! It was clean and equipped with everything you need! The location is great -3 min walk ti the beach to see sunsets and 2 min to bay for sunrises! Will definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host with great beach access!

The home is situated just a very short walk to an amazing white sand beach. Lots to do in the area and the Host of this property is exceptional! Highly recommend! The Tatom's
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

good location and very neat
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little get away

What a cute little house. Pictures were true to it. Short walk to the beach. Easy drive to north and south ends of the island yet the free shuttle is also available. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect rental for myself, my husband and our two very small dogs. Very close to the beach, but far enough from the main road/traffic. Yes, it's 60 steps to the beach for beautiful sunsets! The grill was great for our Christmas dinner. All items in the kitchen were useful. Fenced in patio was used daily for lounging and we ate all meals on the patio as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place to stay on the west coast

This was our second time at the “turtle house”. And it won’t be our last. The house is the perfect beach house. Just steps from the gulf and white sands. The accommodations are great and are minutes from great restaurants and shopping. We highly recommend staying here. Also easy to get in touch with the owners if needed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Enjoyed it
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best beach trip!

House was perfect! Steps from quiet beach and free trolley! Well stocked kitchen. Alex was a wonderful , accommodating host! Can’t wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

clean and comfortable. Whatever little thing was missing, the owner took care of immediately. Will go back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness

over stay

some what disappointed about the way things were not clean had to wipe out the refrigerator the washer soap dispenser was not clean the stopper in the sink in the bathroom sink did not work there was water leaking out side under the table was stinking no one would not stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Host Cancelled

Did not stay because host cancelled at the last minute due to failed air conditioning. VRBO helped us find new accommodations.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and accommodation!

My family and I stayed at Happy Turtle (B) for a week and we really had a wonderful time. The location was perfect for us and the house as well. The walk to the beach is very very short which is one of the most important things for us, we enjoyed it everyday during the day, afternoon or evening. And everything else including dinning out, shopping, groceries, etc. is also very very close using a golf cart or car or bike or even walking if you like to walk. I cannot say enough good things about the owner with whom we were able to communicate for anything we needed at any moment that was necessary, thank you Alex so much. My family and I recommend it and we would definitely stay here again in future vacations. Very thankful for this time my family and I enjoyed together at the beach that we love so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house, one block from beach

A no frills house in a quiet neighborhood, one block from a beautiful beach that was never crowded. Gorgeous sunsets! One mile and a quick trolley ride to Bridge St restaurants and shopping. The nest air conditioning was an inconvenience as the house was very warm after being gone all day. By our last day there we were used to it. We were very thankful for the ceiling fans in the bedrooms for sleeping at night. . Things we loved about this house: the quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors, one block from a quiet, beautiful beach, comfortable beds. Things we wished we had: a cooler for the beach, more efficient a/c, a new shower liner, better shades in the north bedroom to keep out the porch light which stays on all night. With a few little touches, this property is definitely one we would return to over and over again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bradenton beach

Overall clean and quiet. Could use some maintenance - towel bars in bathroom broken. Couldn’t find a measuring cup or spoons. Thank goodness for the beach items left behind by other guests. The wagon was a lifesaver. We brought our own cooler.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cute beach spot

We had a wonderful time staying here with family. It was clean, owner accommodated us really well and it was centrally located to most of the island. It was a great way to bring in our engagement!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what I was looking for.

Everything we needed was here or close by. We didn't have to travel more than a mile in either direction. It's exactly what the Dr ordered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022