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Adorable Coastal Home is your perfect haven, nestled near the Manatee river. Enjoy serene views of the sunset while casting a reel or cozying up by the outdoor fire pit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.

Adorable Coastal Home; Boats can be kept on seawall or side yard. Perfect location: close to beaches, and downtown Bradenton, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg - 45 min to downtown Tampa. Great nautical location, less than 25 minutes to open Gulf. Enjoy the Manatee river with the outdoor fire pit and cast a reel while enjoying the sunset views.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,601 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Parties over 20 require preapproval and a fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Open Water Home Minutes Beaches Lakewood Ranch Sarasota St. Pete
Open Water Home Minutes Beaches Lakewood Ranch Sarasota St. Pete

About the neighborhood

Located in Ellenton, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Mall at University Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Coquina Beach. Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex and Manatee Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Ellenton travel guide
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What's nearby

  • H3KJN3 Gamble Plantation Historic State Park. Image shot 2013. Exact date unknown.
    Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sarasota_McKechnieField_6089889-2
    LECOM Park
    11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • upscale shopping in Lakewood Ranch Main Street area, life work and play in a master planned community
    Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
    18 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Sarasota_PremierSportsCampusatLakewoodRanch_553248621552334813-3
    Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
    18 min drive - 26.1 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    IMG Academy
    24 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    10 min drive
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Culver's
    4 min drive
  • Shake Station
    7 min walk
  • Woody's River Roo
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. 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 Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. Bradenton Area Convention Center and Manatee County Agricultural Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Achint R. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean nice spot on the water. Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Omg, what a view! Great location on the water. Close to attractions, beaches, etc. Clean house and a quiet neighborhood. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince R.

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

An amazing stay

Me and my fiancé enjoyed every minute of the house the pictures don’t do enough the quiet neighborhood the great location it was better than expected and the host was great with everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5/5 A Perfect Peaceful Getaway!Our stay at this home on the water in Ellenton was absolutely wonderful. The setting is serene and peaceful the kind of place where you instantly feel relaxed the moment you arrive. The house was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved waking up to the tranquil water views and enjoying quiet evenings in the backyard. The host was incredibly accommodating and made sure every detail was just right. Highly recommend this little slice of paradise for anyone looking to unwind and recharge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel quite a bit and this house is one of our new favorites! We homeschool and try to have eco trips at least once a week. In this house it was everyday! We caught fish and Blue Crabs right off the sea wall. You'll watch the sun rise and set over the Manatee River! Dolphins too. House was clean and easy to find. Convenient to parks and beaches. Places to eat are near as well. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Breathtaking!!

It was a perfect little spot! My family and I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

House on the water

Cozy,calming and a relaxing stay. The outside room was great. Got to see a few dolphins while relaxing outside. We will try and stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Poinsettia Place

Such a beautiful view and very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Beautiful place!

Very clean and exactly as advertised. We spent the month of February here and had a fabulous stay. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing. Super comfortable beds. Kristina was an excellent host. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario Z.

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

Beautiful views

Very nice place to stay, great location and beautiful views. Not so great for fishing. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Beautiful view of manatee river! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets

We have stayed at this property twice. Love the house, front porch all windows, view of manatee river is beautiful. Dolphins in the morning around 10:00 am. We will visit again in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen a.

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

Holiday Get Away

Enjoyed the evenings watching sunset and sitting by fire pit making s’mores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Amazing waterfront property

Very nice waterfront property, well appointed and taken care of. Mornings and evenings in the sun!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD G.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Interior of house is very spacious and open. Especially like the enclosed patio with huge windows on three sides. Very nice furnishings and wall art. Front yard still has damaged palms from last hurricane, but that's incidental. Definitely recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great view!

Lovely outlook being close to the water. The accommodation had everything we needed. Easy to find. A little way from St Pete’s but that suited us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Beautiful View

The sunroom porch and backyard were wonderful, just what I wanted :). The king size platform bed was a bit low but mattress was very comfortable. Host was very nice to deal with when needed.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Great experience

We recently had a weekend soccer tournament in the area and this house was perfect for the trip. We loved the fire pit, the quiet street, and the house was spacious and clean. We were able to visit a couple great beaches that were within easy driving distance. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felecia W.

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

Beautiful view

We loved the river in front of the house. Kids caught some catfish. Beds were comfortable. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

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

Great water view and very clean.

Our family of three really enjoyed this rental. Very clean and functional. Great view of Manatee River and close to attractions. We visited the Bradenton Motorsport Park, the aquarium in Tampa and enjoyed an airboat/gator spotting ride in Arcadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie S.

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

Relaxing stay end to end

Everything about this home was accurate as described. Well equipped and spacious. Beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet and check in/check out were a breeze. We felt right at home and would recommend. And well, you just can't beat that view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Everything you need + nice views, pet friendly

The home is older but clean, beds comfortable, nice water views and yard for the dogs (not fully fenced) but room to play fetch etc. Has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Location was good for restaurants etc. Host was very thoughtful and checked in first day to be sure we were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley L.

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

Amazing staycation

Absolute perfection! We live in the area but needed a little more space & wanted a little weekend getaway to celebrate our son’s birthday with family. House had everything we needed but the view was definitely the best part! I could sit & look out at that water all day! Even in August when it was too hot to be outside, sitting on that back porch was perfect! Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Relaxing

Great little house on an amazing property! House was layed out so nice felt so roomy for a 2bed 2 bath. Enjoyed sitting out by River edge enjoying coffee. Also just sitting taking in the fresh air was so relaxing! Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfect location if you like fishing and sunsets

Property manager had good communication. She was very easy to work with. Location of the house is fantastic and my husband was in heaven fishing. Well kept and cute setup. 2 outdoor restaurants with tropical beach vibe within 2 miles. Wee will certainly rent again here. It was a wonderful Birthday get away for my husband
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabytha W.

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

Beautiful veiw

Very clean and beautiful. Outstanding views, wonderful neighborhood and the lady next door is a treasure. I highly recommend a quiet stay here anytime. We saw manatees and porpoises. We loved everything about our stay there. It had everywhere needed. While your there try whiskey joes right down the road. The food was terrific. Kristina was amazing. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023