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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • University of South Florida Sarasota
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront/Kayak with Manatees/Heated Pool/Bikes/Firepit/Fish/close to Beaches

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful home on a natural waterway/cove with saltwater pool, bikes, kayaks & Firepit! You will see nature at play with water fowl, manatees with babies, turtles & flying fish.

This home is completely remodeled with the most modern and best features available! This home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Spa Baths & a Queen sleeper sofa in a open, spacious floor plan with cathedral ceilings.

On the Sarasota/Bradenton border, conveniences and airport are just blocks away and beaches & airport are a short drive away!

This gorgeous open floor plan, coastal home with soaring ceilings is sure to please! Our home has been completely remodeled with brand-new bathrooms and kitchen! The Gourmet Kitchen is perfect for any top chef with new, top-end stainless steel appliances, fully equipped with all the pots, pans, dishes, spices, condiments etc. Gorgeous Quartzite counters and full slap backsplash finish this high-end kitchen with huge entertaining island, high-end range hood, farm sink and faucet.

There are 3 bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and large closets. There are 3 Smart TVs that you can stream your own service and watch Spectrum premium cable. There is high-speed internet and WiFi. Brand new vanities in spa-like baths, top-of-the line fixtures, custom tiling, soaking tub in master, both baths are gorgeous and opulent! Freshly painted throughout, LVP flooring, ceiling fans in each room, etc, no detail has been overlooked! This home shows like a brand-new model!

All on one floor, this home is perfect for older folks and toddlers! Enjoy the huge covered back porch with comfortable seating for the whole family. Stairs down will take you to the screened pool with another private and shaded deck to watch the children splash in the spacious, saltwater pool (optional heating $25/day).

**Bedroom Info**
-Master Bedroom: one King, one Single Convertible chair

-Bedroom: one Queen

-Bedroom: one Full, one Single (Bunk)

-Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Wonderful restaurants, shopping, gorgeous beaches, Anna Maria Island, St Armands Circle, Longboat Key, Lido Key Beach, downtown Sarasota and the airport are all within 10-20 minutes. IMG Academy is less than 5 miles away.

We have never personally been to a more magical place! The kayaking is amazing with nature views and the most tranquil canals that stretch for miles! The canal leads to the Gulf of Mexico and you will be thrilled at all the wildlife that call it home here. You will not be disappointed!! Relax and float on our 4 kayaks (one is a double), one Paddle board, also you can bring your own boat or rent one.

Wonderful fishing! Feel free to use one of our fishing rods. There are flying fish such as Mullet, Snook etc. and so many different kinds of birds, turtles and of course manatee families who live here!! Friendly blue herons are fed by neighbors and they are so tame that they will follow you around the yard wanting to make friends with you (don't be scared they would never hurt you).

Swim in the saltwater pool and in the evening, relax by the fire pit with a glass of wine. You won't ever want to leave!

In the garage, you will find tons of beach equipment, Tommy Bahama chairs, umbrellas, toys, floats, coolers, etc. There are also 2 adult bikes, yard and beach games for children, an Arcade machine with 60 games to choose from, Foos Ball machine and a gorgeous bar. (The garage is NOT air conditioned though and we ask that you keep the inside door closed.)

For those with limited mobility, we have a shower seat, walker and a sturdy cane for your use. Our one level home is perfect for entertaining young and old! We also have a pack-n-play and a high chair for little ones.

Pets are welcome for a fee, depending on number, size of pet and length of stay. Please let us know if you are planning on bringing your fur babies in advance.

As Super Hosts, we have welcomed guests to our vacation homes for over 21 years and this home is one of our favorites! We cannot wait to share it with you!

**Jan-Apr, minimum rental of 4 weeks unless approved.

Property manager

Patrick and Bonnie Sides
Premier Host

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee will be charged according to situation.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and dry all towels and robes (tip: wash beach towels the night before checkout)
Start washing all sheets, dry if time permits Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
-Accept all liabilities and risks for injuries/dangers with renting our home -Always supervise children in or near the pool -No pets in pool or canal!
-Never swim alone or if intoxicated -No glass allowed on/near pool -Wash, dry all towels and robes if used -Strip bed sheets and wash if time permits
-NO Parties or big gatherings without owner approval -No smoking inside; no smoking outside near open doors -Violation of rules may lead to fines

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

Bradenton

Located in Bayshore Gardens, a neighbourhood in Bradenton, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. 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 Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sarasota Jungle Gardens and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida Sarasota - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • New College of Florida - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • IMG Academy - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goldstar Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eleni's Pizzaworks - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tom b.

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

Great stay

The property was clean and well equipped from kitchen utensils to outdoor equipment. The property hosts were incredible any questions we had were answered quickly. Will be staying with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home.. close to all the beaches and activities.. the pool was wonderful and the dock was beautiful ... we loved our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

A true hidden gem with amazing hosts!

We absolutely loved our two week stay in this beautiful home. Deceiving from the outside, but perfect and immaculate inside! Comfortable beds, amazing showers, and stocked with anything you could possibly need! Inside of house is exactly as pictured if not better. Bonnie was quick to respond to any message sent and truly made you feel welcome! We unfortunately didn’t see any manatees but there were tons of birds, turtles and fish to entertain us. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great location!!

Very nice setting and great amenities. We had a great time....Patrick & Bonnie were quick communicators and made sure we had everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

A perfect location for your family vacation!

Manatee Cove is a perfect location for your family vacation to the area!!Every amenity that you could imagine is here and in good condition. Beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, pool toys, pool/beach towels, comfy bedding/towels, plenty of dishes and glass/plastic ware, paper goods, shampoo/soap supplies and even coffee for that first cup before you go shopping for the visit. Kayaks are in good shape and we made it all the way to the Bay one day. We saw lots of birds and manatees near the dock nearly every day. We loved our visit here and would definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

By the water

We were impressed the moment we opened the front door! Lovely home with beautiful old Florida style wooden furniture, nice sitting area and bedrooms. The outside spaces were so nice to use. Saw manatee one afternoon and alligators one evening. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA B.

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

Winter vacation

Great place for an extended stay--very comfortable, clean, large. Well stocked kitchen. Great renovations, cute decor. Beautiful waterfront view of an inlet off the gulf--every morning we watched tons of beautiful birds start their day from the huge screened in porch. We loved the pool--the air temperature had just become warm enough to swim, so being able to heat the water was wonderful. Hopefully can get the vacation time again to be able to go back!!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

THE BEST PLACE IN BRADENTON/SARASOTA

This place was amazing, it had everything you needed for a perfect stay. We had stayed in 4-5 other homes in the area and this was by far the best. Our hostess was amazing and bent over backwards to make sure everything was right for us….we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Terrific

Absolutely beautiful home!! All the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Great quiet home to relax.

Great house was very nice to have a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Bad weather

House is perfectly well equipped. Nice canal views. Too cold n windy for kayak.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Exceptional

This home is fabulous! Well stocked, clean and virtually a short drive from beaches, shopping and amazing restaurant's. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Best vacation ever

We absolutely loved this place. It had everything we needed and then some. The kids loved the pool and the adults loved the kayaking and fishing. Beds were comfortable and there were lots of towels. We highly recommend booking this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay here! The pool area was fantastic and we saw Manatees almost daily. The house was very well equipped and the owner's were very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great place!

Our family loved our stay! The layout of the house was terrific, and the pool was wonderful! We used the kayaks and the fishing poles, too. There were lots of beach necessities including a cooler, chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, and towels. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Simply wonderful!!

Beautiful house and lovely owners!! We enjoyed our stay and will be back if in Sarasota again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Family Vacation!!!

Our family had the most amazing 6 days here!! The house was perfect for all ages, the view was beautiful, and the location was convenient to great restaurants, shopping, and around 20mins to the most beautiful beaches in Florida. We especially enjoyed seeing the manatees, bird watching, and our afternoons spent in the pool. The beds, showers & kitchen were some other great highlights of this great property. Our host were easy to communicate with and we cant wait to return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Relaxing venue

The house is great inside and the nature views from the screened deck don’t disappoint. We kayaked several days, once to the bay, and enjoyed seeing manatees up close right in front of the house !
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorene S.

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

Long weekend

Beautiful property but be aware it is A car Drive to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Beautiful Home!

This home was fantastic!!! Very clean and updated. You will enjoy your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin S.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Very unassuming from the street but the inside, back porch/pool and canal are absolutely mesmerizing! We did get to see the manatees, it was so neat! The host did a great job of upkeep and have stocked the house with everything you could need for a great stay! I wish it was a little closer to the beaches but it is still close enough that it’s not a problem! Great for us as we don’t spend a lot of time at the actual beach… also great central location to all the different places along the Bay Area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Hidden Gem

This property surprised us. The photos were great, but the actual property blew us away. Modern amenities. Great pool. The canal. Al fantastic. We kayaked all the way to the bay a couple times and got some great photos. The location is perfect, right in between Siesta key and Anna Maria Island. A big thumbs up on this house. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Definitely recommend!

This house was just as listed and we had an amazing time! We even saw a manatee from the balcony! Very kid friendly, there was a pack n play we were able to use and the kitchen was well stocked and had beach chairs and umbrella! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Amazing

What a fun place this was! Very clean and lots of space. My son, wife, and I enjoyed all the activities available here such as kayaking, fishing and swimming in the pool. Great view of the canal. Overall this place made for an enjoyable and relaxing vacation. Will certainly book this place again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lary H.

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

Awesome

We had AWESOME STAY EVERYTHING WENT GREAT. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patrick and Bonnie Sides

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We are so excited to share our family homes with you! We have owned several vacation homes in Leesburg, Virginia, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island in Delaware and also Tampa, Bradenton and Miramar Beach in Florida.

We are dedicated to providing first-class accommodations for our guests. We have enjoyed the opportunity to make lasting memories for so many families in our homes!

We have lovingly cared for and enriched our homes over the years and we are now sharing them with all of you! Our homes are tranquil oasis and they are the perfect retreats for those who desire to still have conveniences nearby. Come and let us pamper you!

Please reach out with any questions that you might have and we will be delighted to hear from you.

May God bless and keep you and your family safe.

Why they chose this property

Our Bradenton home is our most favorite home! We were wowed the first time we set foot inside and saw manatees in the backyard!! Not only do manatees live here (mostly from Oct to May) but there are always flying fish which will delight you every few minutes!! I have never seen anything like it personally! I had never personally been to a more magical place! The kayaking is amazing with mangrove tunnels and the most tranquil canals that stretch for miles! The canal leads to the Gulf of Mexico and you will be thrilled at all the wildlife that call it home here. You will not be disappointed!!

What makes this property unique

Nearby Beaches:
Lido Key
Cortez
Sarasota
Anna Maria
Holmes
Coquina
Siesta Key
Crescent
Manatee
Venice

Nearby Golf:
SaraBay CC (private, steps away)
IMG Academy Golf Club
Manatee County Golf Club
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf course
University Park CC
Longboat Key Golf Club

Nearby Airports:
Sarasota/Bradenton International
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International
Tampa International


Languages:

English

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