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

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A thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a fish decoration on the wall.
A grassy area with a thatched structure and a boat docked by the water.
A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines, a small table with a bottle, and decorative wall art.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Emerson Point Preserve
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Palmetto, FL
  • Place, Emerson Point Preserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 and looks out at a beautiful horse ranch. Walking out your back door, continue down the drive 250 ft onto a 100 ft dock to lounge, watch for dolphins and enjoy the sun setting on the Manatee River. 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. Tie up at the 100 ft dock for small boats. 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.

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 America. 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 6 total
Please keep your pets on a lead.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 182727
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Palmetto

Located in Palmetto, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Palmetto, FL

What's nearby

  • Emerson Point Preserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riverwalk - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • LECOM Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • IMG Academy - 23 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 30 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenth street Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Banyan Coffee - ‬5 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets on Oct 4, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very peaceful, loved the sunsets, loved Emerson Point Park close bye and the dog park.
Stayed 32 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was great
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we loved Bev's place by the water. Great water access for boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching, plus a comfortable place to stay. We also enjoyed the Bradenton area for shopping, eating, and local color. The only thing I would add is that this house is not directly on the water; it is behind a "main house" on the property, which the pictures do not show. We didn't mind, as it's a short walk around to the river. But I feel the listing isn't clear about there being an obstructed view. Otherwise, the kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils, the lot is huge and peaceful, and the dolphins do in fact swim by most afternoons, as advertised. Would love to go back sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2026
Hi, thank you for your review. After reading your very kind review, I reread the description and made it clearer that the front of the cottage is on grounds that face a beautiful horse ranch and 200yr old Oaks. I followed with walking out the back door and down the drive 250ft is the 100ft dock, Tiki and small sandy beach. Thank you, I always want to be very clear about this precious cottage on Snead Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The hosts couldn’t have been nicer. She responded immediately to my questions and provided me with valuable information about the area.
Lots of room to run
View of the dock at sunset
Cabin where we stayed
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. I really enjoyed the quiet and restful environment. The house had everything I needed and was easy to access.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful location. We spend hours fishing on the dock and relaxing. It was a very comfortable and cosy home. I would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at Bev and Len’s piece of paradise! The cottage was so comfortable and had everything we needed, it was perfect for us and our dog. Fishing and watching sunsets on the dock were great and the tiki is beautiful. We loved visiting with Len and Bev every day, we felt so welcomed, we will definitely be back!!
The tiki got a new roof while we were there, so interesting to watch it go on.
The dock has chairs, couches, table, fish cleaning table, live bait well, literally everything!
Finally caught that snook! He’s waiting for the next guest to catch. Hint - use a live pin fish.
We all loved the view from the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2022
Thank you Suzanne, have a wonderful summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation getaway

We had a wonderful time at this VRBO. Bev and Lin are great hostess and host. Very comfortable home and our dog loved it as well. Relaxed atmosphere, great location. Will definitely refer to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax to the max

Awesome , relaxing quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2024
Thank you Merry, you are such wonderful people. Hope to see you again one day. Bev, Len & Smiley Miley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2024
Thank you for your review Christy. Enjoyed having you on our beautiful island. Bev
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a low-key, centrally located property,, that we could bring our two rather large dogs, both about 80lbs. This property fit the bill perfectly. We had a relaxing stay and were able take the dogs for multiple walks at Emerson Point and enjoy the local area for small day trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2022
Thank you David, as you know, pets are our passion. They deserve a happy & fun vacation right along with their human companions. Take care and have a wonderful summer. Bev & Len
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Close to everything. We wished the dock wasn’t blocked by big boats so fishing would have been better. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing week.

Bev and Len are very sweet people. We enjoyed our time at their lovely rental cottage. Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

We loved the cottage, especially the beach and dock. My 2 little dogs got to go play on the beach area and we saw crabs, dolphins and a stingray! It was a wonderful vacation. We loved talking with Len! Thanks a lot!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Beverley Smith

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Bev has been a Florida resident for 40 year. They both love the area, know it well and are happy to share their knowledge with travelers to our sunny state. Len, inventor of The Tundra Buggy, resided in Manitoba Canada most of his life. He used his invention to take many people on expeditions to view and photograph Polar Bears. Bev is one of the founders and the current President of Everglades Angels Dog Rescue, an all volunteer charity that rehabilitates and homes abandoned and abused dogs, rescued in the Everglades regions of Florida.

Why they chose this property

Snead Island is a wonderful place for living as well as vacationing. Very friendly small town feel in beautiful surroundings. The entire Island including Emerson Park Preserve is also very pet friendly.

What makes this property unique

Swimming, kayaking, boating, Emerson Point Nature Preserve with many walking trails and swimming, fishing, bait shop on the island, yacht club available for one month trial membership to our guests considering joining the club, which includes use of the pool and all facilities including a boat launch. Snead Island is old florida at it's best. Such a relaxing atmosphere.

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