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Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
A heated pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free internet, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock

Enjoy an island escape right here in the States at ‘Caribbean Retreat,’ a breezy Bradenton vacation rental on Palma Sola Bay. For some peace among the palms, look no further than the canalfront backyard boasting a brand new, color-lit pool and furnished deck. Experience coastal living from the comfort of home or venture 3 miles out to Bradenton Beach for a change of shoreline. Also minutes from this 3-bedroom, 2-bath abode is Anna Maria Island, home to beautiful beaches and unique boutiques!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Newly Remodeled | Outdoor Oasis | Dock Access | Family Friendly | 6 Minutes to Beach

With a full kitchen and spacious living area, along with a private pool deck to soak up some sun and a screened porch for when you’re needing some shade, this professionally designed 1,900-square-foot home is the perfect host for your family's next beach getaway!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin XL Beds (or Queen Bed - connector provided)

POOL DECK: Newly-built swimming pool (heated for an additional nightly fee and two days advance notice because it takes two days to heat up, max heat 85 degrees) with light effects (colors change at night), lounge chairs, patio furniture, gas grill, screened lanai, beach chairs, beach towels, sun umbrella
INDOOR LIVING: Brand new furnishings, appliances and bathrooms; flat-screen Smart TVs with cable, kitchen table, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, brand new stainless steel appliances, oversized granite peninsula, 6-person breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, toaster, double-door refrigerator w/ icemaker, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, hairdryer, starter toiletries
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL HOTSPOTS: Cortez Clam Factory (0.2 miles), Fire & Stone Pizza (0.6 miles), Cortez Kitchen (1.6 miles), Swordfish Grill (1.6 miles), Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina (2.0 miles), Beach House Restaurant (2.7 miles), Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier (2.9 miles), Shore Longboat Key (5.4 miles)
BEACHES: Bradenton Beach (2.6 miles), Cortez Beach (3.0 miles), Coquina Beach (4.1 miles), Anna Maria Public Beach (4.9 miles), Manatee Public Beach (4.9 miles), Beer Can Island (5.1 miles), Longboat Key Beach (7.3 miles), Bean Point Beach (8.6 miles)
GOLF COURSES: Timber Creek Golf Course (3.0 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (4.2 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (4.4 miles), IMG Academy Golf Club (5.6 miles), Sara Bay Country Club (8.6 miles), River Run Golf Links (10.1 miles), Longboat Key Golf Club (14.6 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Florida Maritime Museum (1.5 miles), IMG Academy (5.2 miles), DeSoto National Memorial Park (6.4 miles), Escape Bradenton (6.7 miles), The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (8.4 miles), Riverwalk (8.7 miles), Manatee Village Historical Park (9.8 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (10.6 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (11.9 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (15.2 miles)
HIKING AREAS: Leffis Key (3.9 miles), Neal Preserve (7.3 miles), Robinson Preserve (7.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (11.8 miles), Tampa International Airport (52.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property has a strict max occupancy of 6 guests. Groups that exceed 6 will be fined
- IMPORTANT: There is an optional pool heat fee of $25/night (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay). Please contact the Guest Contact two days prior to arrival if you wish to utilize the pool
- NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: Absolutely NO events, parties or large gatherings. Guests that violate this rule will be subject to a post-stay fine

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1990 sq ft (185 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

437299

About the neighborhood

Map
Bradenton, Florida

What's nearby

  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 6 min drive
  • Cortez Beach - 6 min drive
  • Coquina Beach - 9 min drive
  • IMG Academy - 10 min drive
  • Jewfish Key - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock located?

Situated in Bradenton, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, Blue Water Explorers, and Anna Maria Sound. Bradenton Beach Marina and Historic Bridge Street Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w/ Pool & Boat Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CherylH. T., Plant City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
This house was well stocked with everything we needed to have a wonderful vacation. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioner worked well considering how hot it was outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars! Would stay here again!
We checked in on a Wednesday and sadly my teenager woke up Thursday morning with a cold. The last thing that you want to happen the first full day of vacation. But, the way the house was laid out she could rest comfortably while we still were able to make the most of it, until the rest of us got her cold… then we were thankful for comfortable beds and easy to use televisions. We made the most of our trip and have great memories. The amazing woman across the canal, Chasten Whitfield, (a professional fisherwoman) came over to help our 8 yr old set up her fishing pole. She caught some catfish right in the canal and thanks to Chasten we knew not to touch them! We had minor things come up, a drain was clogged, sliding screen door fall off the track, and two outlets were not working. The property manager was so quick and helpful. We truly appreciated her help! Overall we made the best of a bad situation and even though it was not the vacation we hoped for, the pool was amazing while we were able to use it, the bedrooms were comfy and the house was clean and well stocked. We had a few requests that they graciously helped us out with and we look forward to staying here again when we are all healthy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PROPERTY!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
We really enjoyed our stay! The home was clean and came equipped with everything needed to make the stay comfortable and enjoyable. Would highly recommend :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family trip
Amazing vacation. House was awesome. Fully stocked with all amenities. Great location. Pool was warm and beautiful. Owners communicated quickly regarding AC issue. Owners were Very considerate. They dropped off 2 bottles of wine to make up for any AC inconvenience. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for familes
This was a great little house for our family. There was plenty of room. My kids loved the pool outside. The neighborhood was nice and was also quite. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Property was very nice. A few issues. The toaster was broken and the water filter in the refrigerator was outdated. After contacting our property contact person the issues were taken care of within 24 hr. Very good service. The pool was very nice also!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This is Cortez hidden gem! Loved everything about this place and our stay! Clean, as described and more! Would definitely book again. Thank you for sharing your home with us for a great family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dell N., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Great experience with the rental! Home is clean, cute, and well equipped. The pool was terrific too. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice trip
Great pool and easy access to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place, Nice Pool, Nice Location
Property was very clean and very spacious. Pool and deck area were great. Very close to beautiful beach areas!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Very nice stay in a nice, quiet home at a channel in Cortez. We had a great time for 7 days in Dec / Jan. Great time to spend your vacaction. The team was very responsive even when something was missing (thank you so much, Ruth!).
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pool is the star ⭐️
We had a relaxing extended weekend stay with our teens while playing in the IMG tournament. Very clean home and in a quiet neighborhood. The layout of the home worked perfectly for us & the beautiful pool area was used as often as possible!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most Excellent !!!
A really good time, clean place...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
There were several of us. We had issues with the plumbing but someone came out. We would love to rent the property again but we notice they doubled the price to stay. The house is nice but it's not worth double the price
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great updated house near AMI!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the newly updated property near AMI! My husband, 2 teens, and mother had plenty of room to spread out. We stayed in another property in this neighborhood a few years ago; the neighborhood is quiet and great for walking/running. My husband and son caught many fish off the dock, and we loved the pool! My teen son was happy to find that it had a basketball goal. The kitchen and house were well stocked, even including beach chairs, umbrellas, floats, beach towels, etc. It was easy to get in touch with the property manager when we had a few quick questions. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to beach
Great house in quiet residential neighborhood. Private pool. Canal access. Short drive over the drawbridge to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with a couple issues
Rental process was easy and smooth. Home is nice with a great pool area, although it is very clear that this is purely a rental property for the owners. The furniture throughout is fairly uncomfortable, including the pool furniture, which consists of some plastic lounge chairs and a very small and upright seating area - no way to lie down and relax. The mattress in the master bedroom is shot and sags badly towards the middle. We were charged to heat the pool, but the property manager refused to heat the pool above 85 degrees (90 is pretty standard for this time of year), so even after being charged the pool was really too cold to use (the weather was cloudy and windy, so not ideal conditions). The kitchen is very nice and well stocked and the property was immaculately clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

April L., Muncie

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it
The house is just as described. The family absolutely loved it!!! I hope the next family vacation this house will be available!!! Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mario V.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful place, very clean and spacious and we brought our boat and docked it there
Quiet and relaxing canal with not much movement. Very close to Bean point with only a 25 minute boat ride and about the same to Jew Fish Key and Beer Can Island. Can't wait to do it over as soon as the property becomes available again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
best one yet!!
The home was beautiful along with the pool. All was very clean. Out of all of the properties we have stayed at this one is the best. Definitely recommend! We did end up leaving a day early tho :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geat stay. Very convenient location
Very nice accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect ‘beach’ getaway
This was an absolutely lovely place to stay! Clean, bright and modern. The owners provided everything we could need from spices to sunscreen! The pool was amazing and the basketball hoop was an added bonus. The kayak was a breeze to use and the kids really enjoyed going out to the ocean and back. Cortez has great restaurants and AMI is only a short drive away. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Constance P., Lakeland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect winter getaway place
The house was recently totally remodeled and therefore, very clean and functional. The kitchen was great for cooking (the outdoor grill was great too). The pool area including the screen in area is where we spent most of our time. The neighborhood was very quiet and the place is a great location to bike to the beaches or for convenience to stores.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront retreat
Family getaway was just great at this property. Manager was very responsive and the place was spotless. We really enjoyed the water, the pool and the enclosed porch. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

nadia b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved everything about this house , location, pool, absolutely everything. We will never forget the fun time we had at this place Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020