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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 10 3000 sq ft
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Cortez, FL
- Historic Bridge Street Pier18 min walk
- Cortez Beach3 min drive
- Coquina Beach5 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Single Bed
Common area 3
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
Optional Upstairs Living Room Bedroom 5
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
SEPT OCT NOV DISCOUNTS! GREAT BEACHES! BOAT LAUNCH&DOCK & HOT POOL! KIDS/PETS OK
3,200sqft of living space!
BYOB! Bring your own TWO or THREE BOATS! I have a big dock, with benches and Adirondack Chairs for FISHING and MANATEE VIEWING. We have an ON-SITE BOAT LAUNCH that pours into the intracoastal canal to Anna Maria Island Ocean Bay in Cortez and one block from the Cortez Bridge and the beach!
Just steps away from the beach, bay, piers, park, shopping and restaurants. A superb blend of comfort, preferred amenities, accommodations, and stunning views of the ocean and beautiful sunsets all in a smoke-free, spacious, KID & PET friendly environment.
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For the family that loves to entertain, and enjoy the casual, serene lifestyle or savor the charms of waterfront living, this is your dream retreat. This exquisite luxury home has it all to provide EXTREME COMFORT & FUN! Enjoy some excellent rest and relaxation in elegantly modern accommodations.
Featuring; free Wi-Fi access, nice soaps, shampoos, hygiene products.
THE CORTEZ BOAT RESORT is 2 separate units combined to make a 2,800 sq ft vacation haven of 3.5 Bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, 2 Living Rooms, and 3 bathrooms. FLAT SCREEN TVs in every room!
UPSTAIRS:
MASTER EN SUITE – KINGSIZE Posturepedic bed in a gorgeous dresser set, 2 giant “His & Hers” walk-in closets, double room bathroom with double walk-in shower and large vanity, crawl bathtub in the other section of bathroom. Mini fridge and Smart/Roku TV with all the channels!
SECOND BEDROOM – EXTRA LARGE BUNKBED/TWO FULL SIZE MATTRESSES. Very comfortable designer couch that turns into a single bed, large flat screen TV. Lots of big windows with great views and next to second bathroom.
EXTRA LARGE LIVING ROOM – QUEEN SOFA COUCH, Two extra-large couches, matching huge chair with ottoman, end tables, coffee table, HUGE 60 inch Flat Screen TV with all channels, big windows and great views, and many board games, cards, and books.
FULL SIZE BABY CRIB – Located in one of the master walk-in closets
KITCHEN – Two convection ovens, convection microwave, Sub-zero refrigerator, Water filter, “State of Art” appliances and utensils, designer dinner plate-sets and large platters, terrific pots and pans, spices and condiments, plastic and paper products, lines, and tons of storage in cherry wood cabinetry with Lazy Susans’!
FORMAL DINING ROOM – Solid oak dining set with extra leaves and huge chairs; and it pours right into the,……..
UPSTAIRS SCREENED-IN PATIO COCKTAIL LOUNGE – Nice patio furniture with couch, chair and coffee table, and high-top table and chairs. FABULOUS SUNSET VIEWING ROOM!
UPSTAIRS BALCONY SITTING AREA – Private area for sitting and viewing the stars and gorgeous sunsets.
DOWNSTAIRS:
MASTER EN SUITE – KINGSIZE MEMORY FOAM Mattress, nice shower bathroom, walk-in closet, large flat screen TV.
KITCHEN – Fully equipped with large breakfast bar, dining table, and lots of storage and large “Open Concept” into the……
LIVING ROOM: HUGE 60 inch Flat Screen TV, Queen Sleeper Sofa, Large Designer Couch folds down to very comfortable single bed, more games, and Beachie’ end tables and accessories.
Front Door & Sliding Glass Doors pour right into the Florida “Outdoor Living Area”.
OUTDOOR LIVING AREA: Faces the canal and is SPACIOUS & WONDERFUL, COMPLETELY SCREENED-IN and POURS RIGHT INTO THE POOL CAGED-IN AREA with extra-large pool deck! There are two Living Rooms, dining room, game room with ping pong table, horse shoes, croquette, six burner BBQ grille, lots of Adirondacks and zero-gravity chairs. The patio furniture is “Top-of-the Line” Designer Lead’s Casual.
THE POOL: I custom designed the pool with all the bells and whistles; water falls,lights, extra-large sun shelves, and state-of-the-art equipment. A real treat!
GARAGE: Full equipped with six bicycles, kayaks, beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys and floats, boat and fishing supplies, more games, ice chests, Frisbees, footballs, and more vacation supplies.
PARKING: Four car driveway and plenty of side yard parking especially for boats and trailers.
EXTRA GUESTS: Full size blow-up mattresses with electric inflator, and lots and lots of high quality designer beddings, linens, and big fluffy pillows.
The largest PICKLE BALL facility in Floida is 5 minutes drive at GT Bray Park!! The rates are very reasonable and the park is huge and offers everything!
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SMALLER? I have another great vacation rental listing # 1416491 to check-out if you would like something slightly smaller and on a lake, a little closer to town and in an amazingly central location. Most important, only 8 minutes from the beach!
This exquisite luxury home has it all to provide EXTREME COMFORT & FUN!
BYOB! Bring your own TWO or THREE BOATS! I have a big dock, with benches and Adirondack Chairs for FISHING and MANATEE VIEWING. We have an ON-SITE BOAT LAUNCH that pours into the intracoastal canal to Anna Maria Island Ocean Bay in Cortez and one block from the Cortez Bridge and the beach!
Just steps away from the beach, bay, piers, park, shopping and restaurants. A superb blend of comfort, preferred amenities, accommodations, and stunning views of the ocean and beautiful sunsets all in a smoke-free, spacious, KID & PET friendly environment.
,
For the family that loves to entertain, and enjoy the casual, serene lifestyle or savor the charms of waterfront living, this is your dream retreat. This exquisite luxury home has it all to provide EXTREME COMFORT & FUN! Enjoy some excellent rest and relaxation in elegantly modern accommodations.
Featuring; free Wi-Fi access, nice soaps, shampoos, hygiene products.
THE CORTEZ BOAT RESORT is 2 separate units combined to make a 2,800 sq ft vacation haven of 3.5 Bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, 2 Living Rooms, and 3 bathrooms. FLAT SCREEN TVs in every room!
UPSTAIRS:
MASTER EN SUITE – KINGSIZE Posturepedic bed in a gorgeous dresser set, 2 giant “His & Hers” walk-in closets, double room bathroom with double walk-in shower and large vanity, crawl bathtub in the other section of bathroom. Mini fridge and Smart/Roku TV with all the channels!
SECOND BEDROOM – EXTRA LARGE BUNKBED/TWO FULL SIZE MATTRESSES. Very comfortable designer couch that turns into a single bed, large flat screen TV. Lots of big windows with great views and next to second bathroom.
EXTRA LARGE LIVING ROOM – QUEEN SOFA COUCH, Two extra-large couches, matching huge chair with ottoman, end tables, coffee table, HUGE 60 inch Flat Screen TV with all channels, big windows and great views, and many board games, cards, and books.
FULL SIZE BABY CRIB – Located in one of the master walk-in closets
KITCHEN – Two convection ovens, convection microwave, Sub-zero refrigerator, Water filter, “State of Art” appliances and utensils, designer dinner plate-sets and large platters, terrific pots and pans, spices and condiments, plastic and paper products, lines, and tons of storage in cherry wood cabinetry with Lazy Susans’!
FORMAL DINING ROOM – Solid oak dining set with extra leaves and huge chairs; and it pours right into the,……..
UPSTAIRS SCREENED-IN PATIO COCKTAIL LOUNGE – Nice patio furniture with couch, chair and coffee table, and high-top table and chairs. FABULOUS SUNSET VIEWING ROOM!
UPSTAIRS BALCONY SITTING AREA – Private area for sitting and viewing the stars and gorgeous sunsets.
DOWNSTAIRS:
MASTER EN SUITE – KINGSIZE MEMORY FOAM Mattress, nice shower bathroom, walk-in closet, large flat screen TV.
KITCHEN – Fully equipped with large breakfast bar, dining table, and lots of storage and large “Open Concept” into the……
LIVING ROOM: HUGE 60 inch Flat Screen TV, Queen Sleeper Sofa, Large Designer Couch folds down to very comfortable single bed, more games, and Beachie’ end tables and accessories.
Front Door & Sliding Glass Doors pour right into the Florida “Outdoor Living Area”.
OUTDOOR LIVING AREA: Faces the canal and is SPACIOUS & WONDERFUL, COMPLETELY SCREENED-IN and POURS RIGHT INTO THE POOL CAGED-IN AREA with extra-large pool deck! There are two Living Rooms, dining room, game room with ping pong table, horse shoes, croquette, six burner BBQ grille, lots of Adirondacks and zero-gravity chairs. The patio furniture is “Top-of-the Line” Designer Lead’s Casual.
THE POOL: I custom designed the pool with all the bells and whistles; water falls,lights, extra-large sun shelves, and state-of-the-art equipment. A real treat!
GARAGE: Full equipped with six bicycles, kayaks, beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys and floats, boat and fishing supplies, more games, ice chests, Frisbees, footballs, and more vacation supplies.
PARKING: Four car driveway and plenty of side yard parking especially for boats and trailers.
EXTRA GUESTS: Full size blow-up mattresses with electric inflator, and lots and lots of high quality designer beddings, linens, and big fluffy pillows.
The largest PICKLE BALL facility in Floida is 5 minutes drive at GT Bray Park!! The rates are very reasonable and the park is huge and offers everything!
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SMALLER? I have another great vacation rental listing # 1416491 to check-out if you would like something slightly smaller and on a lake, a little closer to town and in an amazingly central location. Most important, only 8 minutes from the beach!
This exquisite luxury home has it all to provide EXTREME COMFORT & FUN!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Jackie
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Languages
English, Spanish
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House Rules
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Absolutely and kid accommodating for sure!
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
OWNER'S APPROVAL REQUIRED FIRST. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Clean up poop/pea/hair to the garbage.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
DEPOSIT WILL FORFEIT if caught smoking
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: OWNER'S APPROVAL REQUIRED FIRST. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cortez
Located in Cortez, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider H2O Watersportz, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cortez, FL
What's nearby
- Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Historic Bridge Street Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Coquina Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Manatee Public Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 3 min drive
- Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 18 min walk
- Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - 3 min drive
- Wicked Cantina - 19 min walk
- Tide Tables - 5 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darlene O.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darlene O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron O.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aaron O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terrence G.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
B-Day Party
Terrence G.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ming Lea H.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday Getaway
Ming Lea H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Burl F.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay EVER
Burl F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ross T.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebration
Ross T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
nickoel m.
30 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
nickoel m.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jake A.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super convenient, great value!!!
Jake A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short beach vacay!
Amy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Seab B.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property.
Seab B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda M.
7 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great weekend!
Brenda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mery M.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Mery M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joyce D.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Owners were very nice.
Joyce D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen L.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Karen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shawn D.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation
Shawn D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason H.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Jason H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Felicia B.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cortez home
Felicia B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane F.
17 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for anything better
Jane F.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte D.
13 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome gem within minutes of island fun!
Brigitte D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
13 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Brian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patti B.
9 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Patti B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jerry K.
25 Oct 2018
Great Location to many different activities
Jerry K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
eileen r.
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
eileen r.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jackie

I am a true adventurer who loves to travel and enjoy life to the fullest! I love all outdoor/indoor recreational and competitive sports, music, great restaurants, and the arts and theatre. What I love most of all is my family, close friends and my 5 doggies!
Originally from California and Hawaii, I am a concert flute player, a (former competitive) body builder and all American swimmer. I have lived in Southwest Florida for over 26 years to be close to and help my mother.
Florida is a nice place to be in the fall, winter and spring - PARADISE and I hope to provide a wonderful experience in my vacation rental homes here in Florida to share with you and your family. I too enjoy experiencing new and exciting vacation destinations!
As a single mom, I lived in Cortez Village for 12 years and graduated from the University of South Florida in 2010 with two bachelors degrees in finance and international business minoring in marketing, music and Spanish while raising my two very bright and beautiful sons, Joseph and Jacob. Joe has two beautiful daughters now and I am so looking forward to more healthy grandchildren some day from Jacob! The more grandchildren the better that I can cherish and spoil and then them send home!
I plan on returning to the University of South Florida Tampa in the very near future to pursue a masters of science for business management and mass communication! I hope to promote, innovate, design, and encourage healthy alternative lifestyles that will heal our great earth and optimize human existence in every way!
In the meantime, I enjoy the hospitality work. It is very rewarding to serve others and provide them with the ultimate vacation experience that will create wonderful life long memories with the people most precious to them.
Why they chose this property
For the family that loves to entertain, and enjoy the casual, serene lifestyle or savor the charms of Florida living, this is your retreat! I strive to create an environment that would offer every creature comfort that exists at your leisure.
Yearning for adventure? Look no further than out the door for fun in the sun with water sports adventures, theme parks, out of this world eateries, and the nicest and most friendly people on the whole planet!
Clean and fresh, Our custom and renovated home is fully furnished with modern indoor & outdoor furniture and accessories to make your stay comfortable, relaxing and memorable.
A few steps from the marinas, beaches, bay, piers, parks, and very unique shops and restaurants. A "hop, skip, and jump" to go for jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, deep sea fishing, and the best of every kind of sports charter service are a block from the front door along with the famous Seafood Shack Marina and Restaurant.
Cortez, on Sarasota Bay in Manatee County, is one of the last remaining fishing villages on Florida's southwest Gulf coast. Anna Maria Island is just over the Cortez Bridge with so many amazing adventures and places to explore. Take a scenic drive on Gulf of Mexico Drive to Long Boat Key which is just three miles away with many five star restaurants and the famous Mote Marine Aquarium. And of course, Orlando and Tampa are home to some of the greatest amusement parks on earth and they are just a little over an hour away. Wow so much fun all in one!
I recently purchased this property for several reasons. It is on the salt water canal to the ocean in a super central location to so many fabulous and international destinations by land or sea! Just hanging out and relaxing here is a DREAM COME TRUE!
I lived in Cortez for 12 years and it is a very lovable old commercial fishing village with a whole lotta charm. When my vacation rental home is not rented, I definitely enjoy it myself with family and friends.
What makes this property unique
CONVENIENT & CENTRAL LOCATION TO DIE FOR!
BRING YOUR OWN BOAT! I have a BOAT LAUNCH! I also have a huge DOCK to accommodate fishing and grilling. Relax in exquisite comfort of this beautiful home located in a nice, private and serene setting just one block away from all the beach action.
Enjoy great live music some afternoons and most evenings. 100 yards to the world famous Seafood Shack Marina & restaurant/bar right on the gulf. The marina has the best water sports rentals in SW Florida; Annie's Bait Shop, Yolo Parasailing and Adventures, Reel Cortez Fishing Charters, Cortez Surf and Paddle Shop, Waves Boat, H2O Water Sportz, The Neptune Room.
You can also walk, bike, or drive across Cortez Rd and into the oldest commercial fishing village in Florida. Here you will find many more unique, charming and "Old Florida" famous restaurants, bars, grills, fish markets, live entertainment and great and artistic hand made gifts. Cortez Village:
Swordfish Grille
Cortez Kitchen
Starfish Co
Tide Tables
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Great restaurants on Anna Maria Island where you can dine while watching amazing sunsets include:
The Beach House-sunsets
Sandbar-sunsets
Waterfront Restaurant-yummy
Beach Bistro-fancy
Bridge Street Bistro-very nice
Anna Maria Oyster Bar-terrific with a huge pier to fish too!
TAKE A SUPER SCENIC DRIVE down Gulf Dr to Longboat Key which is four miles south from Anna Maria Island. There is a marine wildlife laboratory and refuge with a gorgeous park for picnics, kids, and dogs. Continue south to Lido Key and around St. Armand's Circle, Bird Key, then into downtown Sarasota and continue onto Tamiami Trail to SIESTA KEY!
It's always nice to relax at home in total luxury, fun and great home entertainment. There is a large flat screen TV in every room with cable channels and games. There are all the popular board games, cards, and a chess table and chairs. A six burner gas BBQ grill too!
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