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Bradenton Retreat with Pool Minutes from Beach and IMG

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Screened pool enclosure with pool, outdoor dining table, and lounge chairs on the patio
Pool patio with sectional outdoor seating on colorful rug and sparkling pool beyond
Living room with sectional sofa, wall-mounted TV, ceiling fan, and built-in display shelving
Screened lanai at night with large projection TV screen, seating, and outdoor game space
Front of the home with two-car garage, tile roof, and tropical landscaping

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Manatee Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Regal Oakmont
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palma Sola Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom with Bunk Bed

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Bradenton Retreat with Pool Minutes from Beach and IMG

Welcome to your home away from home in beautiful Bradenton, Florida! This updated spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home is perfect for families, couples, or groups looking to relax and enjoy everything the Gulf Coast has to offer.

Nearby attractions:

IMG Academy - 2.8 mi / 5 minutes
Bradenton Beach - 5.1 mi / 9 minutes
Coquina Beach - 6.7 mi / 13 minutes
LECOM Park (Pirates / Marauders) - 5.2 mi / 11 minutes
Numerous highly-rated restaurants - 0.5 mi / 1 minute
GT Bray Park - 1.1 mi / 4 minutes
Robinson Preserve - 6.3 mi / 15 min
Golf Courses - 4 courses within 10 minutes
Ringling Museum - 9.5 mi / 20 min
Mote Aquarium - 18 mi / 31 min
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Step inside to an open and airy floor plan filled with natural light. The kitchen comes fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and everything you need to cook a great meal. The comfortable living area is perfect for movie nights or relaxing after a day at the beach.

Step outside to your private screened pool with TV and outdoor projector, surrounded by lush Florida landscaping — ideal for morning coffee, afternoon swims, or evening BBQs under the stars.

Each bedroom is designed with comfort in mind:

Primary suite: King bed, en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed and ample closet space.
Bedroom 3: Twin bed over full size bunk bed with pull out twin trundle, perfect for kids or guests.

Located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood just a short drive from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach, this home offers the perfect blend of peace and convenience. You'll be close to the Gulf's crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, charming local restaurants, and boutique shops.

Features include:
Private screened pool
Fully equipped kitchen
Washer & dryer
Smart TVs and Wi-Fi
Driveway parking
Beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and towels provided

Come experience the best of the Florida Gulf Coast — where sunshine, comfort, and relaxation meet.

Pool can be heated for an additional cost of $25 per day. The home will allow pets with prior approval and a non refundable $200 Pet fee.

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About the area

Bradenton

Bradenton is home to this holiday home. 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 Coquina Beach and Longboat Key Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy or LECOM Park. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Manatee Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Regal Oakmont - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Palma Sola Bay - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 36 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kelsey's on Cortez - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the house is perfect for a comfortable stay. Having a pool out the back door makes for great morning and evening swims. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice open floor plan. Very comfortable. Location was great and getting to and from property was easy. The pool and patio are nice and quiet. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids enjoyed the pool. Close to beaches and grocery stores. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was prefect! Super comfortable and confident. The fenced in back yard is big. We have three small dogs and they loved it. And the mattresses were perfectly firm!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2026
Thanks, Jack! We’re delighted you loved The Salty Pelican, especially the big fenced backyard for your pups, and that the mattresses were just right. We’d be thrilled to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely perfect for what we needed and a lot of space! It was a short drive to the island as well, which worked out wonderful for us. Amazing amenities and the manager of the house stopped by to check on things and was very friendly and added pool heat right away, which we were very thankful for. We will definitely be staying here again in the future - thank you for everything! The DeSmyter family
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2025
Thank you, Matt, for your wonderful review of The Salty Pelican! We're delighted that the home provided plenty of space and was convenient for your trips to the island. It's great to hear you enjoyed the amenities and appreciated the friendly manager who added pool heat for you. We look forward to hosting the DeSmyter family again at The Salty Pelican in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a perfect location to AMI without staying on the island! Also close to grocery and other stores and restaurants. Neighborhood is quiet. Upon our arrival, we did have to contact management for the code to the door and to turn the pool heater on, but they were very prompt and addressed the pool heater immediately. We did have two (very minor) concerns, which could just be personal preference. One was the bed in the primary bedroom. It was comfortable, but if you and/or significant other are light sleepers and toss/turn, the bed makes loud noises that will awake you - all night. The second concern is the amount of pet hair. It was on the rugs, indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, and throw blankets/pillows. We do not have any pets back home, but our clothes and socks were covered. I dropped a pillow off the bed onto the floor, and was covered in animal hair. We do not like pet hair, but as previously stated, personal preferences. Overall, we loved this house and would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2026
Thank you for choosing The Salty Pelican and for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and convenient location near Anna Maria Island, as well as our prompt assistance during check‑in. We’re sorry about the noise from the primary bedroom bed and the pet hair you encountered—your comments will help us address these issues for future guests. We’re delighted that you loved the house overall and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was exactly as depicted on VRBO. It was clean but noticed a few things that should have been cleaned more thoroughly.The home itself was lovely. Had everything needed including amole towels and beach towels.Had an issue with pool having lost a lot of water so was not really usable until rental mgr arrived Monday night ( we had been there since Saturday) after several emails and a call to Rent Siesta. He told us how to alleviate the issue and pool was great after that. Would definitely book this property, again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew P.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at The Salty Pelican. We appreciate the great review and hope to host you again on your next visit to Siesta Key!
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