Located in River District, a neighborhood in Bradenton, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a river. 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 Tampa Bay and Bradenton Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Mote Science Education Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
LECOM Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Manatee Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
IMG Academy - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Oak & Stone - 3 min drive
Pier 22 - 3 min drive
Taverna Toscana - 2 min drive
Wilder pizza Grill - 2 min drive
Smoothie King - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Near Downtown &Beach! Games! Private Pool! Hot Tub have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Near Downtown &Beach! Games! Private Pool! Hot Tub?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Near Downtown &Beach! Games! Private Pool! Hot Tub on Oct 31, 2026 start from $414, 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.
Is Near Downtown &Beach! Games! Private Pool! Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Near Downtown &Beach! Games! Private Pool! Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Near Downtown &Beach! Games! Private Pool! Hot Tub?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Near Downtown &Beach! Games! Private Pool! Hot Tub located?
This family-friendly Bradenton vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Riverwalk, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, and Manatee Performing Arts Center. Red Barn Flea Market Plaza and LECOM Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Great house with all the amenities. Very clean - great location. Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the home, the amenities, and the location—and that everything was clean and comfortable for your stay.
We’d absolutely love to host you again anytime you’re back in the area! 🌴
We had a wonderful stay. The house is so spacious and the yard large and well kept. Pool was warm and inviting and the hot tub perfect for the cool first week of our stay. Nicely appointed, had everything we needed and more. Hosts were quick to reply and assist when we had minor issues - the smoke alarm battery needed replaced and we could not reach it. Awesome rental.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spacious home, the pool, hot tub, and the yard. It’s great to know the house had everything you needed and that our team could assist quickly. We’d love to host you again anytime! 💛
What a great house! The house is wonderful and the outside living space is amazing and great for families to relax and enjoy not only being outside but utilizing all the great games. Wonderful communication with hostess as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the house, the outdoor space, and the games. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome your family back anytime!
Communication was outstanding from start to finish. Home was immaculate and accurately described! We could not have been more happy with this entire experience and would highly recommend this as a place for a family get together. Would definitely stay again!!
Incredible property -- way more spacious in person! Everyone had their own rooms, with plenty of beds for everyone. Huge lanai, great hot tub and nice warm pool. Great location, as we were close to the airport, Anna Maria Island, or downtown Bradenton Highly recommend, we would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 12, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Paradise Awaits was the perfect place for your girls’ getaway. It’s great to know you enjoyed the spacious rooms, the lanai, hot tub, and pool, as well as the convenient location near Anna Maria Island and downtown Bradenton. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
From the moment we walked in, we were amazed at all this home had to offer. This is a great vacation rental for families with small kids or teenagers. It truly has everything you need. It feels like a home away from home. The host responses quickly and made everything easy.
Perfect house for our family Christmas. Plenty of space inside and out. The heated pool was amazing. The neighborhood was great for morning walks. Would highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 12, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are glad that you enjoyed the space and the neighborhood morning walks. We hope to see you again on your next stay!
This beautiful home provided our large family with lots of lovely space for family time and plenty of space for each individual to rest and relax inside or at the pool in the lovely back yard. Lots of amenities helped make our stay easy and fun! We had a wonderful time! Thanks!
Great home with everything you need. Nice pool and loved that beach gear was available. Short drive to the beach. Plenty of room for our family of 10. Host was great with communication and answered all questions in a timely manner.
Best home we ever stayed in honestly. This home is simply amazing. From the coffee setup to the pool outside. The photos honestly are great but e en better in person. WE had 8 people in this rental and has so much room. We mostly sat out side which was fantastic plenty of room for all of us. We used the pool and hot tub daily and nightly. My brother was so happy with his room because he got to play with Pac Man kept playing to beat his high score. We would so rent this again the location is perfect and close to supermarket stores and food. You wont be disappointed renting this home. Great communication and easy check in and out..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! 😊 We’re truly honored to hear this was the best home you’ve ever stayed in.
It’s wonderful to know your group of 8 had plenty of space and really enjoyed the outdoor areas, pool, and hot tub. We love hearing that Pac-Man was a hit too—that’s always a guest favorite! 🎮
We’re also really glad the location, check-in process, and communication all made your stay smooth and enjoyable. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d be absolutely thrilled to host you again anytime you’re back in the area! 🌴
We enjoyed our stay at the house. Pictures and description are all accurate. The house was clean and provided everything we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked, beach towels, chairs, umbrella, blanket and cooler all provided. The screened in porch was great to use at night. We all had a great time and would rent from Jenny again.
This house was such a great find. They provided just about everything we needed for a wonderful getaway. There were ten of us and there was plenty of room for everyone to sleep comfortably.
The location was perfect. It was close to restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and most importantly the beaches.
The owners were so nice and responded quickly when we had questions.
Absolutely loved this house and we will definitely be back!
Couldn’t be happier with this stay. The house was clean, pool was great. We loved the screened in porch to hang out in. King beds are very comfortable! Smaller kitchen but fine. Washer and dryer were great!
We would come back. 😃
A picture speaks a thousand words.. these pictures did not lie.. perfect place for getaway, short drive to beach with free parking and even better food.. home is all that you might expect and portrayed in photos.. room for everyone.. loved it will do it again when the chance arises.. oh and if you need to contact owner all you have to do is pick up the phone and she will have an answer
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2023
Thank you so much for your great review Maribel! It was our honor to host your family on Thanksgiving. We love to have you back soon
Family including grandparents and infants had a marvelous stay at this property. In town for a wedding at Bishop Museum which was one mile away. This home suited our needs perfectly. The bedrooms/bathrooms had various combinations, so we were able to all be comfortable. The main area we spent almost all our time was the outside patio!! There were 9 of us all enjoying that space with hot tub, comfy seating area, table, hammock swings, swingset and pool. We changed our plans and chose to stay IN 2 of the nights because we had so much fun at the house in the patio area! Relaxing and accommodating. House is exactly as pictured.We have used VRBO for many years and this home ranks number 1 in ‘things they provide’ as far as soaps, detergents, and paper products.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 12, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Paradise Awaits was the perfect fit for your family during the wedding festivities. It’s great to know you enjoyed the outdoor patio so much that you chose to stay in and relax together. We truly appreciate your kind words about our amenities and thoughtful touches. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another memorable stay!