Tropic Villa - Screened in Spa, Pool overlooks lake
Location: Bradenton, Florida South West, Florida, USA (25 minutes from Sarasota/Bradenton Airport SRQ, 45 from TPA.)
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Tropic Villa is a custom built lake side villa with either 3 or 4 bedrooms and two baths. Soaring ceilings welcome vacationers to
this elegant 2200 sq. ft. retreat. A relaxed southern décor
incorporates warm woods, bone colored carpets and bright tile
floors, a well equipped kitchen, and a 2-car garage. Visitors will enjoy tranquil, palm shaded lake views from the caged Lanai with pool and spa that may be heated to 80 degees Fahrenheit.
This subtropical retreat located on a lake, is about about a mile from water on three sides. The Desoto National Monument on the Mantee River lies just north of the lake. To the south is the beautifully calm Palma Sola Bay. To the west lies the southern edge of Tampa Bay. All this less than a mile away.
The Tropic Villa is centrally located just off Manatee Ave. Less than ten minutes to Anna Maria, Bradenton, Holmes and Coquina beaches, golf, tennis, shopping, boating, restaurants and resort attractions. Tropic Villa is easily accessible by car or plane.
This 9 room floridian style villa boasts a spacious and open split floor plan, ideal for retreat style entertaining. A double wide entry door hall welcomes guests to explore the bright living room, dining room, family room, dinette and kitchen. The villa comes fully equipped with a gas barbecue, cable TV, high-speed wireless Internet, local plus long distance telephone service and a lighted pool/lanai area.
A screened enclosure surrounds the lanai, a swimming pool and spa area which is paved in earthen tile. The covered lanai has seating for eight and is also equipped with a ceiling fan for tropical outdoor comfort. Pool lighting and outdoor floodlights provide illumination after sundown and no bugs.
The family room couch is equipped with a recliner that faces a TV,
VCR and DVD which are provided for family relaxation. An open
dinning room comes equipped with eight matching chairs and two table leafs allows guests to host family gatherings in comfort and
style. Quality, dishes, utensils and linens are provided. The
dining room location and light carpet floors make it one of the brighter rooms in the villa.
The tiled kitchen is equipped for the tropical chef. Easy to maintain kitchen surfaces, sink, refrigerator, oven, garbage disposal and dishwasher are all within easy reach. Barstool seating is in addition to the adjacent dinette surrounded by french doors. Large light colored kitchen cabinets and extra bright lighting make this kitchen a pleasure to gather and work in. Appliances include a refrigerator, icemaker, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, washer, dryer, toaster oven, coffee maker, drink blender and dishwasher. The villa rental is equipped with a large selection of high quality cooking utensils, a clothes iron, iron-board, dishes and linens. Groceries, fuel and last minute shopping are all located only minutes away. The laundry room is located in a separate utility room far away from bedrooms and entertaining.
Cathedral ceilings, central heating and air conditioning plus ceiling fans provide for the comfort of each guest throughout this tropic retreat. Vertical blinds and adjustable window treatments permit privacy and light control in every room.
A large master bedroom and bath combination comes equipped with
a queen size bed, TV, VCR, DVD, clock radio and phone. His and hers dressers and night stands allow for ample personal storage. Full length glass doors permit master bedroom water views and the private use of a the screened-in pool and spa. Off the master bedroom, a large tiled private master bath has separate sinks, a jacuzzi and separate shower.
Three sleeping areas and study/bedroom are separated from the master bedroom. While located in the front area of the villa, a second bedroom has blinds and a large closet. The queen-sized bed
comes with two nightstands, a clock radio, dresser and mirror in a
pale whitewash finish.
A third bedroom in the villa front side has two twin beds, a large clothes closet, along with a door dresser and a nightstand in white.
Another room serves as an office/entertainment room and is equipped with a convertible queen sized sofa that also provides sleeping accommodations for two additional guests. It combines a large armoire storage chest that holds guest clothing and a 27" TV, VCR and DVD player entertainment center. A separate tiled family sized bath provides tub and shower facilities for front area guests. The rental comes with high quality hairdryers, linens and towels.
Two of the nicest fine sandy beaches in Florida are located on Bradenton's barrier island just to the west. Bradenton Beach is easily reached by turning right on Manatee Avenue (State 64)and following the setting sun straight into the Gulf of Mexico. This two lane byway connects the mainland to Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island via the Palma Sola Causeway. This modern local highway is adjacent to long, sandy beaches fronting Palma Sola Bay. There are boat ramps, a dock, boat/watercraft/seaplane rentals, marina facilities and picnic tables. Anna Maria Bayfront Park is a secluded beach that fronts both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. It's facilities include picnic grounds, a playground, rest rooms, showers, and lifeguards. N. Bay Blvd., adjacent to municipal pier is the best for strolling, fishing and eating. Cortez Beach. is popular with those who don't mind beaches without facilities -- nothing but sand, water, and trees. Gulf Blvd., Bradenton Beach.
Coquina Beach is big with singles and families. Facilities here include a shaded parking and picnic area, boat ramp, palm shaded playground, refreshment stand, rest rooms, showers, and lifeguards. Manatee County Beach is popular with all ages. It has picnic facilities, a snack bar, showers, rest rooms & lifeguards.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Pool: Pool and Spa may be heated to 80 degree Fahrenheit at additional charge.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai: Surrounds a heated jetted Spa tub.
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Guests may make free local & long distance calls within the US & Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, N, Mariana Islands Alaska & Canada, International or other long distance calls are not permitted unless you have a telephone card, You can however accept calls from anywhere in the world, Telephone cards may be purchased locally in shops & supermarkets, Cafe seating and breakfast bar for 7, Dining room seating for eight, Lanai seating for 8, Master suite, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Two twin sized beds, Optional 4th bedroom, Queen size convertible couch, Entertainment, 3 TVs, 3 DVDs, 3 VCRs, 2-car Garage, Swimming pool and spa heating at an additional charge of $50 per week, Housekeeping on departure or by arrangement for additional charge, High chairs, bikes, kayak available for rent locally.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Bradenton Florida offers vacationers breathtaking sunsets, white, sand beaches, the Gulf of Mexico and unique island lifestyles, Florida's Gulf Coast is a friendly, captivating place to stay, with an array of performing arts, world-class shopping, dining for all tastes and budgets, Fishing and boating, year-round championship golf, collecting seashells along the beaches, strolling through galleries are some of the choices available along this area of the Gulf Coast, The Busch Gardens theme park, Ellenton Mall outlet store shopping, countless restaurants, baseball in nearby St Petersburg, McKechnie, Field, the Pirates Spring Training Camp, numerous wildlife, sanctuaries and parks, Salvador Dali and Ringling Circus museums and Myakka State park, See the alligators, watch dolphins and manatees that can be seen swimming in the Gulf, Every day will be an adventure for young and old alike at a pace that suits you, This is Florida at itGÇÖs best
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2750.USD/Month, $850./week (starting rate)
Pool and Spa heating to 80 degrees Fahrenheit is optional at $50. per week
A $125. exit cleaning fee applies to all rentals.
Discount for three months or more.
E-mail for availability.
No Smoking. No pets.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Tropic Villa - Screened in Spa, Pool overlooks lake - Bradenton, FL Vacation Villa Rental in The Inlets
- Tropic Villa - lakefront, close Florida waters on three sides. - Bradenton, FL Vacation Villa Rental in The Inlets
- Master Bath Jacuzzi overlooks lake - Bradenton, FL Vacation Villa Rental in The Inlets
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