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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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Palmetto
Located in Palmetto, this holiday 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 ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
RaceTrac - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Taco Bell - 8 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 23 Aug 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 28 Aug 2026 start from £472, 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 at Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Emerson Point Preserve and within 6 miles (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 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Beverley Smith
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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