Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a firepit, and a garden at Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Fish/Firepit/close to Beaches. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling, boating, and kayaking at this vacation home. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
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Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Fish/Firepit/close to Beaches
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful home on a natural waterway/cove with saltwater pool, bikes, kayaks & Firepit! You will see nature at play with water fowl, manatees with babies, turtles & flying fish.
This home is completely remodeled with the most modern and best features available! This home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Spa Baths & a Queen sleeper sofa in a open, spacious floor plan with cathedral ceilings.
On the Sarasota/Bradenton border, conveniences and airport are just blocks away and beaches & airport are a short drive away!
This gorgeous open floor plan, coastal home with soaring ceilings is sure to please! Our home has been completely remodeled with brand-new bathrooms and kitchen! The Gourmet Kitchen is perfect for any top chef with new, top-end stainless steel appliances, fully equipped with all the pots, pans, dishes, spices, condiments etc. Gorgeous Quartzite counters and full slap backsplash finish this high-end kitchen with huge entertaining island, high-end range hood, farm sink and faucet.
There are 3 bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and large closets. There are 3 Smart TVs that you can stream your own service and watch Spectrum premium cable. There is high-speed internet and WiFi. Brand new vanities in spa-like baths, top-of-the line fixtures, custom tiling, soaking tub in master, both baths are gorgeous and opulent! Freshly painted throughout, LVP flooring, ceiling fans in each room, etc, no detail has been overlooked! This home shows like a brand-new model!
All on one floor, this home is perfect for older folks and toddlers! Enjoy the huge covered back porch with comfortable seating for the whole family. Stairs down will take you to the screened pool with another private and shaded deck to watch the children splash in the spacious, saltwater pool (optional heating $25/day).
**Bedroom Info** -Master Bedroom: one King, one Single Convertible chair
-Bedroom: one Queen
-Bedroom: one Full, one Single (Bunk)
-Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Wonderful restaurants, shopping, gorgeous beaches, Anna Maria Island, St Armands Circle, Longboat Key, Lido Key Beach, downtown Sarasota and the airport are all within 10-20 minutes. IMG Academy is less than 5 miles away.
We have never personally been to a more magical place! The kayaking is amazing with nature views and the most tranquil canals that stretch for miles! The canal leads to the Gulf of Mexico and you will be thrilled at all the wildlife that call it home here. You will not be disappointed!! Relax and float on our 4 kayaks (one is a double), one Paddle board, also you can bring your own boat or rent one.
Wonderful fishing! Feel free to use one of our fishing rods. There are flying fish such as Mullet, Snook etc. and so many different kinds of birds, turtles and of course manatee families who live here!! Friendly blue herons are fed by neighbors and they are so tame that they will follow you around the yard wanting to make friends with you (don't be scared they would never hurt you).
Swim in the saltwater pool and in the evening, relax by the fire pit with a glass of wine. You won't ever want to leave!
In the garage, you will find tons of beach equipment, Tommy Bahama chairs, umbrellas, toys, floats, coolers, etc. There are at least 3 adult bikes, yard and beach games for children, an Arcade machine with 60 games to choose from, Foos Ball machine and a gorgeous bar. (The garage is NOT air conditioned though and we ask that you keep the inside door closed.)
For those with limited mobility, we have a shower seat, walker and a sturdy cane for your use. Our one level home is perfect for entertaining young and old! We also have a pack-n-play and a high chair for little ones.
Pets are welcome for a fee, depending on number, size of pet and length of stay. Please let us know if you are planning on bringing your fur babies in advance.
As Super Hosts, we have welcomed guests to our vacation homes for over 21 years and this home is one of our favorites! We cannot wait to share it with you!
**Jan-Apr, minimum rental of 7 days unless approved.
Located in Bayshore Gardens, a neighborhood in Bradenton, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Nathan Benderson Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Mote Science Education Aquarium and Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bradenton travel guide
Does Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Fish/Firepit/close to Beaches have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Fish/Firepit/close to Beaches pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Fish/Firepit/close to Beaches?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Fish/Firepit/close to Beaches?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Fish/Firepit/close to Beaches located?
This family-friendly Bradenton vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of State College of Florida, University of South Florida Sarasota and Powel Crosley Estate. Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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What an amazing place. Very clean. Stocked with everything you could possibly need. We had an amazing time. Beautiful views and very cozy. Will definitely be back.
We loved this home! We had three adults and two kids, and everyone stayed very comfortably in the beautiful, spacious rooms.The pool was a highlight, and we enjoyed it every day. We also took the kayaks out and were lucky enough to see manatees while kayaking! Each evening, we watched herons, manatees, and fish right from the property. The kids especially loved being surrounded by so much wildlife and nature.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay, making it easy to prepare meals. We also appreciated all the pool toys at the pool and the beach accessories in the garage, they were so helpful and made our trips to the nearby beaches even more enjoyable.Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend this home.
The inside and back area with the dock, bricked fire pit area and pool are great. The front yard was not cut when we arrived and was very overgrown. It really looked shabby with grass areas over 12” tall. When wet walked I. The fro t door though we were so happy. It is really really nice.
Lovely home with water/cove views and a pool for relaxing. Quiet neighborhood. Super easy to check in and out, and the owners were very attentive. The house was just what I needed, as it was close to where my Dad was transitioning to hospice, and the home offered wonderful respite. Thank you!
We had such a wonderful stay at this Florida condo! The home was beautiful, very clean, and extremely well kept. It truly felt like a relaxing home away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook meals.The amenities were amazing for families. The owners provided bicycles, beach chairs, sand toys, and a wagon for beach days, which made everything so much easier. Our kids absolutely loved fishing off the dock and caught a variety of fish throughout the week. We also enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boards that were available at the house.The location was perfect and only 20 minutes from several beautiful beaches and only about 8 minutes from the airport, which made traveling so convenient. The owner was incredibly responsive, kind, and helpful throughout our stay.We truly loved our time here and would absolutely stay again!
We loved everything about our stay. The location was perfect and the atmosphere/views were relaxing. We would highly recommend this property and will stay there again in the future.
We were celebrating my 80th Birthday. Our children joined us and we loved everything about your home. The pool, the enormous island, the beach chairs-everything!
This was the first time I had ever stayed away from home for a full three weeks, and what an ideal house to spend that extended timeframe. The house had everything we needed and the host was very responsive to any questions, even sending several links of things to do around town, which was very helpful. We spent considerable amounts of time on the screened in back patio. The view was stunning and the feel was so peaceful. We ate our breakfast on the patio, had our coffee/tea, and even played cards and dominoes there at night. The host had the house fully decorated for the winter holiday, which was a very nice and thoughtful touch. I would highly recommend this house and host.
The stay was amazing The home is beautiful. We were close to several beaches and shopping the kitchen was fully equipped with everything you need beds were very comfortable. The host was always available if you needed anything
Host was very accommodating. Fun place to stay if you like the outdoors. There was a lot of amenities. House was very clean and close proximity to places.
Just returned from a week’s vacation with my family.The house is very well maintained and nicely decorated The kitchen had everything we needed , and we ended up eating in for most of our meals.Enjoyed breakfast on the back porch with a view of the canal and the resident wildlife. The pool was perfect, and spent most of our time in the pool,while my son-in-law and grandson were fishing . We were provided with beach chairs, a beach umbrella and beach towels . It was an easy drive to Lido beach, a bit longer drive to Siesta Key, but beach days at Lido were perfect. Game equipment also provided for evening family activities. This is a great vacation home !
The property was clean and well equipped from kitchen utensils to outdoor equipment. The property hosts were incredible any questions we had were answered quickly. Will be staying with them again.
We absolutely loved our two week stay in this beautiful home. Deceiving from the outside, but perfect and immaculate inside! Comfortable beds, amazing showers, and stocked with anything you could possibly need! Inside of house is exactly as pictured if not better. Bonnie was quick to respond to any message sent and truly made you feel welcome! We unfortunately didn’t see any manatees but there were tons of birds, turtles and fish to entertain us. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay
Lindsay G.
17 June 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I'm going to try to be fair with this review as there were many great features to this rental, BUT the neglect and lack of effort put into improving the exterior of this home is unacceptable. I have attached 8 photos of the exterior of this home.THE BAD:The grass was 8-10 inches high. There were numerous garbage cans overflowing at the end of the drive that by the end of our stay smelled all the way to the back yard. Paint was chipping off of the house everywhere. Stains on the outside carpet and furniture. The grill was very dirty and had no gas left. There were wasp nests above the front door and around the back of the home with wasps flying everywhere. The yard and landscaping were completely neglected, and the one side of the house had moldy storage sheds lined up against the house. The pool was dirty on the bottom and on the steps (sand/dirt/neglect). The paved dock/firepit area had literally thousands of fire ants crawling all over the pavers. In addition, there was an entire refrigerator full of old food from previous guests, and a cabinet with open food left behind from previous guests. The neighborhood is NOT good. Very low end.THE GOOD:The host was friendly and had the grass cut the next day. The interior was very nice, modern, and clean. The house was clearly flipped recently, and the host did a great job with the renovation. The view of the canal is beautiful and the kayaks are fun to use to explore all the way to the bay.
Manatee Cove is a perfect location for your family vacation to the area!!Every amenity that you could imagine is here and in good condition. Beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, pool toys, pool/beach towels, comfy bedding/towels, plenty of dishes and glass/plastic ware, paper goods, shampoo/soap supplies and even coffee for that first cup before you go shopping for the visit. Kayaks are in good shape and we made it all the way to the Bay one day. We saw lots of birds and manatees near the dock nearly every day. We loved our visit here and would definitely return!!
We were impressed the moment we opened the front door! Lovely home with beautiful old Florida style wooden furniture, nice sitting area and bedrooms. The outside spaces were so nice to use. Saw manatee one afternoon and alligators one evening. Would definitely stay again!
Great place for an extended stay--very comfortable, clean, large. Well stocked kitchen. Great renovations, cute decor. Beautiful waterfront view of an inlet off the gulf--every morning we watched tons of beautiful birds start their day from the huge screened in porch. We loved the pool--the air temperature had just become warm enough to swim, so being able to heat the water was wonderful. Hopefully can get the vacation time again to be able to go back!!