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Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets

Riverfront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled among majestic oaks, orange trees, and coconut palms on Snead Island's waterfront is this charming cottage. Unwind in the screened veranda or stroll down the shell drive to lounge on a 100ft dock with sunset views of Manatee River. Enjoy nearby shopping, restaurants, and Emerson Point Preserve Beach Park within walking distance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub

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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.

Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets

Snead Island is surrounded by the Manatee River & Tampa Bay & connected to the city of Palmetto by a small bridge. Fish for sea bass, snapper, snook & grouper in the river as well as in the Tampa Bay & Gulf of Mexico.

This adorable Snead Island cottage is nestled on 2 beautiful acres of majestic oaks, orange trees & coconut palms at the opening of the Tampa Bay. The front yard has beautiful southern Oak trees. Newly furnished with very clean & comfortable bedrooms, living room, dining room, newly remodeled full kitchen with granite counters, attached laundry room & a screened, enclosed veranda. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and back entrance is wheelchair accessible. Continue down the shell drive 250 ft from your back door onto a 100 ft dock to lounge, watch for dolphins and enjoy the sun setting on the Manatee River. A 35 foot boat slip is also available for a small additional fee, water & elec provided. Just to the right of the dock, is a small private Tiki and white sand beach, for swimming, kayaking or just relaxing in the lounge chairs, under a beautiful mangrove tree.

The outside world of shopping, grocery stores, malls & waterfront restaurants are all within a 15 minute drive.

Beautiful 365 acre Emerson Point Preserve Beach Park is withing walking or bike riding distance on the island. There are bike trails, nature & birding trails, a canoe & kayak launch, white sandy beaches for swimming, fishing, picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms and a tower climb for an incredible view of the sunshine skyway bridge and gulf of Mexico. Pets on leashes are welcome in the park and on the beach for swimming. A great place to unwind and feel like you've stepped back in time.

Visit Sarasota cultural center, world renowned St. Armand's Circle; less than 1/2 hour to St. Petersburg and the retail shops at Bay Walk; under an hour to the excitement of downtown Tampa: or 1.5 hours to Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal and MGM Studios. Seafood festivals and many other fun activities happen weekly in Palmetto and just across the bridge in Bradenton. We also have an additional lovely property you might be interested in, VRBO. #810385 Waterfront apartment.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • 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
  • 6 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
6 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please keep your pets on a lead.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Very Rare Adorable Cottage Snead Island Boat Dock Beach 250 ft
Very Rare Adorable Cottage Snead Island Boat Dock Beach 250 ft

About the neighborhood

Map
Palmetto, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • LECOM Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • IMG Academy - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • De Soto National Memorial - 22 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenth street Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cut Golf & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Emerson Point Preserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park. Bradenton Area Convention Center and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Relaxing week

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing and peaceful. We would definitely like to stay at this property again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evance4

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

Snead Island Getaway

Beautiful property and comfortable cottage getaway. Stocked with everything you needed! Very relaxing which is just what I needed. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

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

Nice weekend stay.

We enjoyed our stay. The host was spot on with check in and check out. Nice clean cottage but FYI the owners are on property. Honestly we never saw them. The Tiki bar is the place to be. If you fish this is the spot, snook everywhere under the dock. We will probably go back with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

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

Relaxing and friendly

Very comfortable. The whole time there was so laid back and relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Paradise in Florida

The property is in excellent shape and in a wonderful location on the Manatee River, just a few steps from the Dock, Tiki, and the water. It was so pleasant to see that Snead Island is still a peaceful place without the hustle and bustle of nearby Bradenton. I would recommend it to anyone ! This was my second year in a row visiting and the hosts (Bev and Len) were absolutely the greatest and so, very friendly. I look forward to yet another stay in the months to come !
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

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

Relax to the max

Awesome , relaxing quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Stay on the Bay

The property was wonderful. A little home away from home feel.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Cottage on the Manatee River

Nice property on the Manatee River with a dock and kayaks that are available for free use. Emerson Point Preserve is beautiful with hiking/biking trails and lots of birds. Everyone was very friendly. Lots of dogs on site since the owners rescue dogs.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Stay

This place and the owners were so nice. We had the run of the grounds with a beautiful Tiki bar and long extended dock to truly enjoy the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernando P.

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

Great Getaway

Very quaint and quit place to stay. Able to keep boat dockside, minutes from really great fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

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

Great Getaway!

The grounds are beautiful. The owners are very nice. Had a great long weekend! They are also very pet friendly too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Very peaceful and relaxing. Our Golden Retriever had the best time playing in the water!!aww will be

Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

merry R.

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

Great Hosts!

We had a wonderful time at the cottage on Snead Island! It is certainly the most dog friendly place we have ever stayed. Len, Beverly and Smiley Miley are fabulous hosts and we couldn’t have felt more welcome and at home.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne U.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Private beach, fishing pier and kayaking. If you are looking to unwind and relax, this is the vacation spot for you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Cute little cottage!

Awesome little cottage by the water! Host was wonderful!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

March 24

Nice quiet location. Hosts were very friendly. Had a relaxing time.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Snead island cottage

Overall a great stay, Bev and Len are super people - very sincere, helpful and casual and add a big bonus to the stay. If you have a four legged family member (or not) this is the place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

A little slice of heavan

The cottage layout was the perfect match for us. The cottage is a bit older and is showing its age. There are some cracked tiles and settling cracks in the walls but none of that is a deal breaker. The layout is perfect for a family of four. My kids shared the one bedroom with the two beds, it was perfect. Kitchen is nicely appointed with plently of pots,pans,dishes,silerware ect. Plenty of towels and such. The outside is the real treasure. We fished everday over our 7 days and caught 13 different species of fish, a fishemans dream! The tiki bar area is so cool and dock sitting area was perfect for dolphin watching. We kayaked with the supplied equipment and got some lovely views of the surrounding area. Bev was a wonderful host, very attentive and just a lovely person. The property being pet friendly was great. Our pups enjoyed the salt air and beach area as well. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddi S.

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

Hidden Gem

We loved this property. - peaceful and quiet, wonderful hosts, and beautiful surroundings. We really loved enjoying a glass of wine in the “tiki hut”, watching the boats go by. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great Place

Everything was just as posted. The dock was wonderful and we were able to meet a really nice couple that was there. It is close by to whatever you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla W.

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

Relaxing place near the water and hiking

Very convenient to places to go. Lovely dock with sunsets and relaxing. Hiking very close. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Cottage has everything we needed. Loved the screened in front porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great Trip to Snead Island

The location is fabulous. It is a short walk on the property to the water's edge where there is a dock and a tiki to relax in. It was our go to place for wine at night. There is a preserve near by that is perfect for people and dogs. There are great walking trails, even in the shade, which is perfect for a dog in the summer heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Awesome stay!

Great cottage with LOTS of room to relax. We loved the peacefulness of this place, and as a “jumping off” point for activities north or south (we LOVE Anna Maria Island). Even took the kayaks out on the river for a sunset paddle. Comfortable bed, great A/C, well appointed kitchen. Loved having our morning coffee out on the screened porch, and our evening beverage on the dock. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Amenities, communication
we were close to our daughter and
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

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

Great Four Days!

I spent four days here with my dad and truly had an amazing time. Even though I misunderstood the property arrangement Bev made sure I was able to have my 81 year old father on the water with an amazing view! Everyone was super nice and very accommodating and I felt we left with new friends!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022