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"Barracuda"

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A backyard with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a patio area.
A spacious living room with a large ceiling fan, a fireplace, and several potted plants.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio and palm trees.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a large open field.
A house with a backyard patio, a pool, and a lawn.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Palma Sola Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Water Explorers
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Barracuda"

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Your own Private Heated Pool in Very Secluded Tropical Backyard! BBQ Grill, Lounge Chairs, Washer & Dryer, Wi-Fi, Smart TV. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, full kitchen (comes complete with everything you need to cook, make coffee, etc.). Located 1 Mile from the Beautiful Gulf Coast and Beaches.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3736916vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bradenton

Sunny Shores, a neighbourhood in Bradenton, is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bradenton Beach and Cortez Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy or LECOM Park.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Palma Sola Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Blue Water Explorers - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • beach near Bridge Street - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Barracuda" have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is "Barracuda" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at "Barracuda"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Barracuda"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Barracuda"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Barracuda" located?

Located in Sunny Shores, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palma Sola Bay and Blue Water Explorers. Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach Marina are also within 3 miles (5 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. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place clean close to the beach awesome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! The inside has all you can need, but the gem of the property is the backyard. We loved the heated pool (so nice!), all the chairs, and outdoor seating. Our kids 16 and 18 loved the afternoons in the pool! It is a great location to get to Anna Maria Island and we did that each day, as well as enjoyed Cortez.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!! Pleasantly surprised!! The photos really don’t do this tropical paradise justice…photos look great- but it was seriously more beautiful and relaxing than what you see online! We got in after dark and pulled up to see the property lit up by patio string lights highlighting the vivid “beachy“ paint scheme. The house was clean, had every kitchen amenity you’d need for an extended stay, and the beds were comfortable! The backyard—AMAZING! You don’t need to buy any pool floats, beach chairs, etc! They have it all here. Although this is literally 2 miles from the beach, we just stayed and floated in the CLEAN pool all day. Our friends who we were visiting live nearby and enjoyed just relaxing with us for the day. We highly recommend this place if you want to have the feeling of home, but with vacation amenities!! Would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is like walking into the 50s as far as opulent resort villa cabin, Then walking into the private pool thats landscaped, meticulously backyard is huge but somehow cozy. With the house being pet friendly is perfect. My only complaint was the no-seeum (lil bity mean and hungry bugs) which the Host had no control would go back in a min without question
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family of 4 and 2 dogs. The backyard and pool was amazing. Very close to AMI and walking distance to Bradenton beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super cute. Clean. Loved the backyard pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week. The reasons to stay here are the pool and proximity to SMI. The pool area is beautifully lanscaped, and a wonderful place to relax and take a dip in the clean heated water. The Cortez bridge is just a few minutes away and makes for a quick trip to the island. There are also some fun places in nearby Cortez too. The house is a bit of a patchwork of decor, not quite as pictured. But all the appliances are new, and the host has stocked it well and it has everything you need. We had a fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Spring break getaway!

The house was furnished extremely well and the pool in the back yard was beautiful! This is our second stay and will definitely be planning on another visit in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aryeh S.

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

Great Place!

We all had a great time - the place was great and the location was excellent! We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Beautiful backyard

The backyard is fabulous. The home has plenty of room and the house is conveniently located to AMI.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Barracuda review

The location was great. Very close to the beach as well as restaurants and stores. Loved having a heated pool since it was a little chilly for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Quaint and very comfortable

This place was awesome! The backyard is definitely the highlight for us and the reason we chose this place. The decor was so cute, the feeling homey and we were very comfortable. Having a heated pool was a game changer! It’s perfectly located between the Bradenton convention center where we had a cheer competition and the beaches. we will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not the Barracuda

The duplex was clean but I'm glad there were only two of us as it's small. I'm thankful the landlord had a place for us to stay. The amenities are excellent, and the neighborhood is a little loud. But the location is great for getting to and from Anna Maria. Overall, these are good, honest, and caring people to rent from.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Jeanine D.

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

Slice of Heaven in Cortez

The back yard is worth the price of admission alone! Wonderfully landscaped and meticulously maintained. Beautiful to look at, fenced and secluded, Great play area for the dogs and then to top it off, a heated pool! House very neat and well stocked. Easy in and out and quick access to the beech, nature walks, restaurants and grocery stores including a Detwiler's. Quiet neighborhood off the beaten path. If you are thinking about a stay in Cortez, I highly recommend this place. Kevin Daugherty
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Tried to communicate when the unit may be ready for a potential early check in, by emailing the host.I tried twice to inquire and received back a copy and paste reply 2 times, that guest were checking out the day we were to arrive and they would let us know when it was ready.The host never acknowledge my emails.We were waiting in the driveway around 3:00 (check in is 4:00 no cleaners present), one person we were traveling with called a number in the front yard, it was then that we were told the unit was ready.The unit served our purpose for one night, it was clean. If it was an extended stay, it could have been a little frustrating. The first of our group, upon entry, fell into the kitchen over a risen "curb", we put something in the entry way as a warning.The unit has at least three other elevations throughout so you must be very cognizant of moving around inside.The pool is really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Randi W.

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

Cortez Vacation

Overall we enjoyed our 5 week stay at Barracuda, We loved the pool and backyard. The appliances seemed new and beds comfortable. This is an older home that has been renovated and rooms are smaller. The living room was pretty tight for 5 adults and the couch and chairs could be more comfortable. The neighborhood is still recovering from the Fall hurricanes and some homes and mobile homes are still in bad shape. Definitely need a car to get to beaches, restaurants and stores. Our host was very responsive to our requests.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time, the host was responsive and the property was beautiful. We had a wonderful stay with our family and plan to be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful! The back yard pool area was so private and enjoyable. We will definitely book the property again when we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The back yard was a Tropical Paradise. Fantastic pool and landscaping. Great kitchen and huge TVs. Very close to beautiful beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Briana

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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