Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches
Bring the family, settle in, and enjoy your own slice of Florida! This spacious, freshly recently updated five-bedroom pool home in Northwest Bradenton offers room to gather, play, and unwind, Approx 10- 15 minutes from Anna Maria Island.
Whether you’re planning a beach vacation, a holiday gathering, or a getaway with grandparents, children, and grandchildren, you’ll find plenty of space for both shared moments and quiet time.
YOUR NEWLY RENOVATED POOLSIDE RETREAT
Enjoy a newly renovated pool, an all-new paver patio, and new lounge chairs—an inviting setting for morning coffee, afternoon swims, and relaxing in the Florida sunshine. Spend the day exploring the beaches, then return to your own private poolside retreat.
Inside, fresh paint and new second-floor flooring give the home a bright, refreshed feel.
SPACE FOR EVERY GENERATION
Five bedrooms and multiple living areas make this home especially inviting for families traveling together. With three separate TV rooms, everyone has room to spread out, watch a movie together, catch a favorite show, or let the kids enjoy their own entertainment.
The upstairs game room features a video game machine for a little friendly competition. It’s a fun place for the kids to spend time while the adults relax downstairs.
BEACHES, NATURE & LOCAL FLAVOR
There’s much more to enjoy beyond the pool:
• Anna Maria Island: approximately 5 miles away, with beautiful Gulf beaches, island shops, and waterfront dining. • De Soto National Memorial: less than 1 mile away, offering a nearby setting for a scenic outing. • Robinson Preserve: approximately 1.5 miles away, with expansive natural surroundings to explore. • Geraldson's Local Farm: approximately 1.5 miles away. Enjoy a bike ride to pick up fresh vegetables and produce. .Public boat ramps just a couple of miles away to launch your boats or jet skis!
Bikes are available on-site, giving you another way to enjoy the neighborhood and nearby outings.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Trade chilly weather for sunshine and poolside relaxation. With space for several generations, separate places to unwind, and activities nearby, this home is a wonderful setting for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family traditions.
Spend the day at the beach, enjoy a little game-room competition, and come together to share stories and make new memories.
Reserve your dates and start planning your Northwest Bradenton getaway!
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Property # 4086958
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 Palma Sola, a neighbourhood in Bradenton, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 37 min drive - 37.5 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
7 Brew Coffee - 8 min drive
Danny's Pizzeria - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 8 min drive
Five Guys - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches?
As of 11 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches on 15 Oct 2026 start from £1,819, 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 Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Thanksgiving & Christmas Available! Renovated Pool Home Near Anna Maria Beaches located?
This family-friendly Bradenton holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of De Soto National Memorial and Palma Sola Botanical Park. Palma Sola Bay and Robinson Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The host were quick to answer questions. The house was beautiful and equipped with everything we needed. There was enough space for the family members. Check out was very easy. I would recommend the host to future travelers. The price was very affordable.
House was great to spend in Florida for the holidays with my family. The kitchen had everything I needed to be able to host Christmas dinner. Pool was great property was private with the backyard. Would recommend to anyone staying in the Bradenton area.
We had a great 3 weeks at the house and the pool! Gordon and Christine were very helpful with any questions we may have had. The area was great for taking a walk
House was great had plenty of room and all amenities. We lost power for a little bit due to the tropical storm and the owner found us a generator to help keep our food fresh. Kids had fun waking up and going swimming everyday.
We were with a family of nine. The house is clean, very nice pool and living. Nearby Anna Maria Island and Cortez. We had a blast.
The communication was very good with the owners.
I really can recommend the house
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Karl S.
6 Jan 2019
Excellent house, perfect location
Our family of 10 stayed for 2 weeks over Christmas adn loved it. Pool area is great for the grandchildren and beach just a few steps away. We did most meals at home and kitchen was well equipped to deal with it. Gordon and Chris responded quickly if there was anything we needed. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Hello Karl & Family Thanks for spending time at our vacation home. We look forward to having you a a guest in the near future again.
Overall it was a great weekend. The house is located in a good area close to everything. I would like to point out that the house was not very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Our homes are professionally cleaned after every guest checks out. This guest wanted late check out and we could not accommodate as it was on the turn. So we get this type of retaliation on review. Unreal !
The house and property was everything we imagined and then some. Everything was as described and our stay was with 8 people. We had plenty of room with room to spare! House was spotless when we arrived and ready to go! We definitely will be back next year, already looking at dates.
I have no idea what this review is mentioning about ac for? All units working fine . Never heard from guest about any issues . Never had sc issues unless you want it 68 when it’s 98 degrees outside
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Galina T.
12 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Pool house
House is specious. Kids enjoyed the pool.
Bed and bathrooms were clean. Very disappointed with messy/unclean drawers in the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets/walls/fans were very dirty. Would not stay in the house again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
THIS GUEST WAS ASKING FOR A REFUND FROM THE MINUTE SHE ARRIVED. ALL SORTS OF EXCUSES AND LIES EXCEPT SHE WILL NOT STAY HERE AGAIN IS TRUE!
The house is nice. LOTS of room and the pool area was very much loved by all of our kids! (Especially since it was unusually cool for FL and we had it heated). One evening we had an issue with the pool and the owner was EXTREMELY responsive! We greatly appreciated it. The kitchen could use some restocking kid cooking utensils and such but we made do with what was provided and were able to cook a few meals for our larger family. Our only downfall was travel time to basically everywhere, however, this was of no fault of the homeowners and mostly due to a high travel season and crazy traffic. While it is “close” to many things, prepare accordingly for travel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amber L.
23 Jan 2016
Beautiful and Spacious Vacation Home
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this spacious house. The layout is very open and welcoming. We had a group of 12 people at the house, and it didn't feel cramped at all. There is a lovely scenic-view room at the top of the house. The kitchen had basic dishes/pots etc, and we got by with what was there for a week. It would have been nice to have a broom, though.
The only complication we had was that the hot water runs out quickly...and there wasn't toilet paper.
From what we've heard, many parts of Bradenton are rough, but the section of town that this house is in was very quiet and nice. There's even a Deputy Sheriff next door. We felt completely safe letting the children play in the pool and in the yard.
Overall, it was a lovely stay, and we'd be very likely to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
It was a pleasure meeting you folks at our vacation home. We always supply our guests with a starter set of soap.toilet paper,paper towels,and dish detergent from housekeeping services. We look forward to you staying again as our guests next year
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. We had plenty of space for everyone to spread out when they wanted or come together for family meals. There were lots of things available for the kids so we didn't have to go out and purchase things for the babies. The pool is amazing. The house was clean. The location was great; far enough from the busy parts of town yet close to everything so if you need to run out to grab something, it's a quick trip. The only negative thing that I would have to say is that the thermostat downstairs is locked at 73 and during the day in the middle/hottest part of the day, it gets extremely hot inside and takes a while to cool down at night. The thermostat should at least be allowed to go to 70 for those really hot days. Other than that, we have nothing negative to share. We will come back again.
This property was a great house with a fantastic pool! We just had a few things we didn't like which have been stated in past reviews. They should at least give each registered guest 2 towels. We each had 1 and were washing towels every day, and no kitchen towels. I looked on past reviews and they stated they were in the laundry room, but they were not. Overall, my biggest issue was with the bedroom on the 2nd floor in the back had a VERY bad musty smell. Not sure if it is because the temperature cannot go below 74 degrees but something really needs to be done about that.
The house is located in a very quiet neighborhood and away from the hustle and bustle, which we loved. The pool and outside are great. Other than those few issues everything else was great!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest. I am sorry they did not allocate the proper amount of towels needed for your reservation. The linens are provided by the cleaning companies. We give them the headcount of each reservation. Sometimes they may make an error. If there is ever a problem, please feel free to notify us as we live nearby and will address any concerns and questions are guests have. I would have called the cleaning company and had them bring more linens. As to the odor, I am not sure if someone spilled something on the area rug in the room, and I have called a rug cleaner to come in to clean and deodorize it. We are glad you enjoyed our home and NW Bradenton area. We love living here as there is so much to see and do in our beautiful area. We hope you come back in the future! !
Hi!
Gordon was very responsive.
Unfortunately we had a variety of different issues. 1st issue was the home was very dirty. Gordon did send cleaners, but they were only able to do so much in the limited time that they were there.
2nd issue, after a long day of traveling we were very upset to find that the master bed had NOT been washed. It was gross.
3rd Issue, I believe there are fleas or bugs of some kind. My son was bitten all over his first night of sleep. The house has a very nice setup, but serious deferred maintenance.
Gordon was quick to respond when I told him about arriving to a dirty house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
First off this guest is out of line. Our homes are professionally cleaned after every stay. When guest arrive she was in a foul mood before entering the home and that continued thru out her stay. I sent inspector and cleaning crew back immediatly upon her arrival . She showed them little nicks in trim from use and few areas of scuffs on walls from prior guest hitting wall with suit case or something. This is not dirt but cosmetic issue we resolve once time allows. Prior reviews and guests reviews give the real story. We resolve any real issue quickly. There are no bugs in home either. Please stay elsewhere in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy M.
25 Jul 2016
3 Generation Family Vacation
We had such an amazing time at this house. The pictures really do not do this place justice. We easily fit three generations (12 people) into this house with room to spare. We were so close to the beaches, and state parks. We used the bikes almost every day. Robinson preserve, Desoto monument and the Botanical gardens were an easy bike ride from the house. The bikes were just a few of the extras that were waiting on us when we arrived. There was a cooler, beach chairs, floats, beach towels just to name a few of the things that we brought from home that we didn't have to. The house was so big and homey. It was big enough that you did not get tired of your family because you could get away from them and still be in the same house. There was an extremely nice air mattress that was just as comfortable as a real bed. I could ramble on and on about this house.
The owners were always readily available and just very pleasant to deal with.
The Garage door spring broke which happens with normal wear and tear.
One call and Gordon and Chris were there in 20 minutes and got the door fixed the next day.
From beginning to end Gordon and Chris were great. I cant wait to come back next year.
Thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
We look forward to having you as our guests again soon in the near future. Thanks for the nice review. All the best safe travels
We had a wonderful stay! The house was great, and we especially enjoyed the saltwater pool. The host was excellent with communication—responsive, friendly, and easy to work with. The neighborhood was quiet and pleasant, making it a great place to relax and enjoy our vacation. We would definitely stay here again!
We had a great stay and would recommend staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and would absolutely love to host you again whenever you are back in town. Safe travels
About the host
Hosted by Chris & Gordon Sampson ..9418404240..
Welcome! We’re Christine and Gordon, and we’re happy to share a little piece of the Florida lifestyle we love.
We live just around the corner and chose this home for the same reasons we hope you’ll enjoy it: a wonderful neighborhood, beautiful surroundings, and easy access to beaches, parks, and time on the water. This is our own community, and we love helping guests discover what makes it special.
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a holiday gathering, or a relaxing escape to sunny Florida, we want you to feel comfortable and at home. Our goal is to provide a welcoming place where you can spend time together, unwind, and create memories you’ll carry home.
One of the most rewarding parts of hosting is welcoming back our many repeat guests. Knowing that families choose to return year after year means so much to us, and we appreciate the trust they place in us each time they visit.
Because we live nearby, we’re happy to share our local knowledge—from favorite places to explore to ideas for enjoying the outdoors. You can spend your days discovering the area and return to a comfortable home with plenty of room to relax.
A little about us: I’m Christine, a licensed real estate professional with more than 35 years of experience. Before moving to Florida, Gordon and I owned and operated our own real estate companies for more than 20 years. Today, I’m with RE/MAX Alliance Group in Bradenton, where I enjoy helping clients find the right property and negotiating on their behalf.
If your visit inspires you to consider a vacation home, investment property, or a move to the area, I’d be delighted to help you explore the possibilities.
We look forward to welcoming you and hope this becomes a place you’ll want to return to again and again!
Christine & Gordon
Why they chose this property
We chose this neighborhood because it offers the peaceful Florida lifestyle we love, with so much to enjoy just a short drive or bike ride away. The quiet setting makes it easy to slow down and relax, yet you’re close to some of Bradenton’s most beautiful outdoor destinations. De Soto National Memorial is nearby for waterfront walks and sunsets, while Robinson Preserve offers scenic trails, kayaking, and opportunities to spot local wildlife. The beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island are perfect for a day of sunshine, swimming, and Gulf breezes. We also enjoy visiting the nearby botanical gardens and exploring downtown Bradenton’s restaurants, shops, and Riverwalk. Everyday conveniences, including shopping and medical services, are approximately two miles away. For us, it’s the ideal combination of a peaceful neighborhood, natural beauty, and convenient access to everything that makes this area such a wonderful place to live and visit. Public boat ramps only a couple of miles down the street.
What makes this property unique
What makes our home special is the space to bring everyone together—and the room for each person to enjoy a little quiet time. With five bedrooms, three separate TV rooms, and an upstairs game room with a video arcade machine, it’s a wonderful setting for extended families, multigenerational vacations, and holiday gatherings.
Outside, enjoy a refreshing swim in the recently renovated private pool, relax on the new lounge chairs, or spend time together on the newly installed paver patio. Pool heating is available for an additional seasonal fee, making outdoor time even more enjoyable during cooler months. Inside, fresh paint and new second-floor flooring give the home a bright, refreshed feel.
Bikes are available for exploring the neighborhood or riding to the local farm for fresh vegetables and produce. De Soto National Memorial is less than a mile away, Robinson Preserve is approximately 1.5 miles away, and the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island are about five miles from the home.
The extra-large driveway offers generous parking, including room for larger vehicles such as trucks or an RV./Boat. Feel free to contact us in advance to confirm that your vehicles will fit or with questions regarding the different public boat ramps nearby.
As owners who live just around the corner, we take pride in offering a welcoming home in a neighborhood we love. The combination of spacious indoor living, private outdoor relaxation, and a convenient location keeps many of our guests coming back year after year.
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