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Private historical completely renovated cottage with 60 ft dock on Sarasota Bay
Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4880 sq ft
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Explore the area
cortez, FL
- Place, Cortez Beach4 min drive
- Place, Coquina Beach6 min drive
- Place, Historic Bridge Street Pier7 min drive
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Private historical completely renovated cottage with 60 ft dock on Sarasota Bay
The Gray House is a completely renovated historical cottage dating back to the early 1900s, in the historical fishing village of Cortez, Florida. The village was founded in 1865. The house was built on stilts by Mr. Ireland in1870 . He sold the house to Grey Fulford in 1931. Grey moved the house on to land.
He married Priscilla Pringle and lived there until 1989.
The cottage has original hardwood floors, marble counter tops ,and beautiful views. The cottage has a king bed, pull out couch in the second bedroom , dish washer, built in refrigerator, gas stove, large microwave, grill, table and chairs on the back deck. The bath is spacious with a walk in double shower. There are 2 TVs with internet stations and apple tv.
The house is located on a 2.5 acre lot with a 60 foot dock on Sarasota Bay. There is (1) deep water slip and Kayaks (3) available on the premises with (3) fishing rods and beach equipment..
The cottage has plenty of parking for boat trailers It is landscaped with indigenous plants only. The house is wheel chair accessible from a walkway and ramps up through the back door.
This is a perfect place to getaway and safely, relax.
The cottage is dog friendly but 😣 no cats or birds .
He married Priscilla Pringle and lived there until 1989.
The cottage has original hardwood floors, marble counter tops ,and beautiful views. The cottage has a king bed, pull out couch in the second bedroom , dish washer, built in refrigerator, gas stove, large microwave, grill, table and chairs on the back deck. The bath is spacious with a walk in double shower. There are 2 TVs with internet stations and apple tv.
The house is located on a 2.5 acre lot with a 60 foot dock on Sarasota Bay. There is (1) deep water slip and Kayaks (3) available on the premises with (3) fishing rods and beach equipment..
The cottage has plenty of parking for boat trailers It is landscaped with indigenous plants only. The house is wheel chair accessible from a walkway and ramps up through the back door.
This is a perfect place to getaway and safely, relax.
The cottage is dog friendly but 😣 no cats or birds .
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No children under 5 year of age
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
But.. gatheing must be authorized by the owner
Pets
No pets allowed
But .. check with the owner for exceptions
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: but.. gatheing must be authorized by the owner
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cortez
Located in Cortez, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
cortez, FL
What's nearby
- Bradenton Beach Marina - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
- Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Coquina Baywalk - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Historic Bridge Street Pier - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- AMOB on the Pier - 4 min drive
- Wicked Cantina - 3 min drive
- Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - 3 min drive
- Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Circle K - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Robert S. Baker
I'm a retired pharmacist. originally i moved to the village in 1976. in 1979 i moved to key west and spent my whole career there. I retired in 2012 and bought a cottage in the village in 2013 ,which i rented as a vacation rental. In 2017 I moved into this cottage, where I now live. Last august I bought The Gray House and I am now renting it as a vacation rental.
Why they chose this property
Cortez village is one of the last functioning fishing village still left in Florida. The ambiance of the old houses, coast guard station, , the public dock, the fishermen
bring in catches every day to Bell's fish house, the fresh fish daily at Starfish market, the local café , the local bars, the low tourist traffic, all add up to a great experience
bring in catches every day to Bell's fish house, the fresh fish daily at Starfish market, the local café , the local bars, the low tourist traffic, all add up to a great experience
What makes this property unique
Cortez has laid back quite atmosphere nestled close to the Anna Maria island beaches, close to Sarasota night life, close to Siesta Key shopping, close to boat tours and off shore fishing, close and to Tampa Bay Sports football, baseball and hockey.
Languages:
English
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