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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hudson, FL
  • Place, Cow Creek
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hudson Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Show Palace Dinner Theater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house

Relax in this peaceful Gulf-side house on Driftwood Isle, an upscale Hudson, Fl. neighborhood. Enjoy the expansive views of the Gulf from the large private balcony where you can read a book or enjoy dinner on the terrace. Discover the beauty of the sea from this 2-bedroom house with 2 queen beds and 1 full bath. Guests feel right at home in this cozy sea cottage. The living room offers an additional full bed for extra comfort. Enjoy the convenient wifi, phone charging station, AC, and washer/dryer amenities. Experience the magic of this charming cottage by the sea as dolphins, fish, manatees, and boats entertain you.

AREA AMENITIES
1) BEACH: SUN WEST PARK, a public beach on an inlet, is located 3 miles away and contains an inflatable Aqua Park, a water zip line, and wakeboarding. "HUDSON BEACH"/STRICKLAND MEMORIAL PARK is located a mile from the house. Open 7 days a week, this is a gorgeous memorial park on the gulf with a small beach area, picnic tables, and outdoor grills.
2) BOATING: One mile from the house there is a 24/7 boat ramp w/ trailer parking. (Boat launching/trailer parking is $5 daily.) at "Hudson Beach"/Park. Boat trailers can be parked overnight at the house if you are bringing a boat.
3) KAYAKING/SWIMMING/BIKING: In front of the house is a great area for Kayaking, swimming/floating, and the neighborhood is good for biking. Feel free to bring your sports equipment and enjoy activities at your own risk.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4510160
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

About the neighborhood

Hudson

Driftwood Isles, a neighborhood in Hudson, is home to this vacation home. Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Adventure Coast Fun Park and Lane Glo Bowling are also worth visiting.
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Hudson, FL

What's nearby

  • Cow Creek - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Hudson Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Show Palace Dinner Theater - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Colorama Music - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nikos New York Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fraternal Order Of Eagles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Hudson Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house on Jul 25, 2026 start from $216, 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 MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house located?

Located in Driftwood Isles, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cow Creek, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, and Hudson Beach. Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely, relaxing stay and will definitely stay here again.
Gorgeous sunset
Surprise manatee sighting
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our month stay. Views were amazing, kitchen was very well stocked, and furniture and bedrooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying on the gulf - it was a perfect place for us. In fact, we loved it so much, we are coming back in 2027. So much fun watching the dolphins and stingrays and all the other activity. The kitchen was more than adequatly stop. In was the perfect place fo rus.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, has everything that you need. Just bring the food. If not great dining near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buddy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is a relaxing refuge by the sea. Dolphins stopped by multiple times a day to show off. The unit has a cheerful and relaxing vibe.
Back deck at sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Buddy & Kelly, it was a joy to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Cottage is nestled in a quiet residential area. The backyard provides a wonderful view of the gulf where you can watch the dolphines and manatees swim while sitting on the upper deck. The cottage comes equiped with everything from soup to nuts! The beds are comfortable with extra blankets and pillows. The cottage is cozy and comfortable. Communication with the host was wonderful and any questions I had were answered in a timely manner. Wish I could have stayed longer, hopefully I'll be back in the future.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

curt u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner sold the nice kitchen table while we were there replaced with one that was not as nice. We cleaned the couch of dog prints before we sat but we love dogs so it was fine. The BBQ grill was never ever cleaned we took care of it. All that said we had a fantastic time. Loved watching the dolphins and birds. Will stay here again when we go back to florida
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 10, 2025
Curt, I am glad you had a good stay, and I would welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the gulf coast with amazing sunsets every night. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Clean home that was comfortable and well stocked. Perfect getaway for a few days. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2025
Barbara, I aim to earn guests 5 stars. Sorry that I did not earn your top review.

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Pruitt

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I serve in nonprofit work internationally. Helping people enrich their lives has been my life's work.

Why they chose this property

The Isle is a private upscale neighborhood that provides privacy and safety.

What makes this property unique

This is a true sea cottage. The boats and wildlife keep you entertained.

Languages:

English

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