Sunshine and Family Time- Near Beach & Shopping, Pool, Lanai

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A spacious living room with a large L-shaped sectional sofa, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven. There are three blue bar stools and a large woven basket on the counter.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with a chandelier.
A covered outdoor pool area with a clear blue pool, lounge chairs, and a blue wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, LECOM Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • LECOM Park - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Riverwalk - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • IMG Academy - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Main Street at Lakewood Ranch - 33 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 33 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Danny's Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine and Family Time- Near Beach & Shopping, Pool, Lanai pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunshine and Family Time- Near Beach & Shopping, Pool, Lanai?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine and Family Time- Near Beach & Shopping, Pool, Lanai?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine and Family Time- Near Beach & Shopping, Pool, Lanai?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunshine and Family Time- Near Beach & Shopping, Pool, Lanai located?

Located in the heart of Bradenton, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Blake Medical Center and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Palma Sola Bay. IMG Academy and De Soto National Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had everything we needed and even a spare propane tank for the grill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Thank you for choosing our place for your stay. I truly appreciate how respectful and communicative you were throughout, and I’m glad to have hosted you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! The pool and lanai were our favorite place to hang. The beds were comfortable. The host was super helpful with our questions and very quick to respond. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Thanks for sharing- so glad you enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was a great place to stay, the host was very communicative. We had an excellent time and would stay here again! The bug and pest control at the property was excellent during the heat of the summer. The only criticism we had was that the pool liner was chipping in several spots and seemed to get worse as the days went on.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thank you, We're thrilled to hear that Casa Azul Retreat was a great place for your stay and that you appreciated our communication and pest control efforts. We want to let you know that the pool liner was addressed and repaired. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for lacrosse tournament at IMG. Cute clean house with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, beach gear, and a beautiful lanai and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
Thank you for taking time to review-we're so happy to hear the home provided a nice place to relax when not at the tournament. We enjoyed hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, decorated beautifully. Everything we needed for an awesome sister week!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
So glad you enjoyed and appreciate the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as depicted and very well appointed. Communication with the management company was excellent and we found them extremely responsive. We were there for a month and wish we could have extended our stay. Hopefully we will be able to rent this property again next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
We really appreciate the review! So glad you enjoyed and we look forward to hosting you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean. Kitchen well equipped. Bed was amazingly comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
We appreciate the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun Bonita Springs

We had a great time the house was clean and only 5 to 7 minutes from the beach. The pool and hot tub were fun. We were also glad we could bring our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
So glad you enjoyed the location and proximity to the beach! Thanks for the 5-stars!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. Everything we needed was provided — from kitchen essentials to cozy linens and thoughtful touches throughout. The location was perfect: quiet and safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Close to beach, nice pool and beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
So glad you had a chance to visit the beach also! Thanks so much for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home nestled in a wonderful and safe neighborhood , just a few minute drive to our favourite beach , we enjoyed the location, the coziness and well designed home , the down fall was that 2 out of the 4 rooms weren’t cooling as well as the others and if we lower the temp so that the two rooms were sleep-able then the other areas were unbearable. Besides this the stay was super pleasant and hosts were quick to respond to our needs . A beautiful home , inside and out . The outdoor seating and pool made for nice afternoons and evenings . We truly felt at home here . Thank you to the hosts .
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words, Giuseppe! We're glad you enjoyed the location and the cozy design of Casa Azul Retreat. We're sorry to hear about the cooling issue and appreciate your feedback—we'll look into it. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again for more relaxing afternoons and evenings by the pool!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family memories

The house was great! Loved the pool. And getting together with family all in one place, there isn't anything better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2025
So glad you made some memories with family! Thanks for choosing to stay with us
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bunk beds were wobble. Had to roll up living room carpet. It was real wrinkled and was a falling hazard for my mom. Only enough necessities for a couple days.Uggg
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We take every guest’s concerns seriously and immediately followed up after receiving your review. We inspected the bunk beds and found them to be stable and in good working condition. We also removed the living room rug and will be replacing it with one that lays flatter to help prevent any potential tripping concerns. We’re disappointed that we were not given the opportunity to address these concerns during your stay. We sent a mid-stay message specifically to check in and see how everything was going, but unfortunately did not receive a response. Had we been made aware of these issues at the time, we would have been happy to address them promptly and do everything we could to improve your stay. We value our guests and take pride in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-equipped home. We appreciate you bringing these items to our attention and have already taken steps to improve the property for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lively place in nice neighbourhood

No complains at all
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
Thank you Edwin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

House was just as is in pictures! Very cute! I had a few issues with my emails but the host was very gracious to send to me several times :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2025
Thank you Irene!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honest review of a great vacation rental

What a great find! House was freshly remodeled, had all the amenities we needed. The communication from the host was 1st class. If you are looking for a great vacation rental that has it all, close to town, in a nice neighborhood, this is it. Oh, one more thing which is so important to me, they have comfortable beds!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean beautiful home

We loved our stay here :) overall very clean! Amenities were plentiful in kitchen and for beach. Owner was very communicative. The pool was a little on green side but it was clean and warm .. I think maybe the chlorine was a little low but was still clean enough that our 13 year old took a few late night swims :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
So glad you enjoyed! We enjoyed hosting you! This pool bottom has a green hue to it but we will double check chemical levels just to be sure. Hope to host you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

10/10 Stay in Updated Home!

We would absolutely recommend this home for a beach vacation! As soon as we walked in, we could tell it has been recently updated. It was clean, well kept, and had plenty of space to accommodate our group as well as everything we needed. It was a great location and just a short drive to Anna Maria Island. The weather was a bit too cold outside to swim but was relaxing to sit by the pool. We will definitely be back and can’t recommend enough!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you for the review- it was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great stay! We had all that we needed for the week and the house and pool were very clean. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2026
That's great to hear and thanks for the review-we look forward to welcoming you back next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was such a wonderful space for our stay. We were able to completely unwind and relax during our time there. The home was beautiful, the pool was perfect, and the location could not be better. We could get to IMG, the grocery/target, and the beach in less than 15 minutes. We would absolutely love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2026
Thanks for sharing! We are so happy to hear that you appreciated the close proximity to beaches, shopping, and IMG. We hope to have the opportunity to host your next stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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