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Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ellenton, FL
  • Place, Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.

Adorable Coastal Home; Boats can be kept on seawall or side yard. Perfect location: close to beaches, and downtown Bradenton, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg - 45 min to downtown Tampa. Great nautical location, less than 25 minutes to open Gulf. Enjoy the Manatee river with the outdoor fire pit and cast a reel while enjoying the sunset views.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Parties over 20 require preapproval and a fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 994152vb
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 are allowed on site
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

About the area

Ellenton

Located in Ellenton, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Mall at University Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Coquina Beach. Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex and Manatee Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Ellenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • LECOM Park - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 18 min drive - 26.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 26 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shake Station - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Woody's River Roo - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open Water Home with lots of dolphin and manatee sightings. Boat docking. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. Bradenton Area Convention Center and Manatee County Agricultural Museum 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. 130 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 161 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Paige K.

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

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We adored the home and it met all our needs. Had a cat fish carnival with fishing and breezy days hanging out off the point even had a small fire for roasting marshmallows. Location was great for a family stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here two years in a row now. Perfect location to beaches, reserves and MLB spring training games. The property is lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of Manatee river. Close to good restaurants and house was exactly as described. Recommended!!
Evening picture out the back.
Restaurant just down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and nice house
Fun fire pit
Views
Views
Views
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel with our dog. The property is not fenced in, but we knew that when we booked this home. We chose it for the view and that did not disappoint. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly. Lots of flea markets and antique shops to enjoy. Anna Maria's Oyster Bar is excellent and four minutes down the road (dog friendly)! It was a nice escape from the cold North.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the river. The home was very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed the sun porch that was open from the living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Close to all the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place - beautiful views and very comfortable accommodations. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunset and sunrise views are amazing. Such a relaxing and fun property. Spacious and great for entertaining a small or large group. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Achint R. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean nice spot on the water. Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and convenience of the property were great for us. We were traveling into town for a gymnastics competition for our daughter a chose this location over the previous one due to the proximity to the event center. House was clean and had plenty of space for us and our small 10 lb dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here. House was very clean and the location is perfect. Walking up to the sunrise and ending our day with a fire in fire pit were probably my favorite parts. A relaxing stay in a lovely waterfront home. Having a Host that’s very responsive with clear communication put my mind at ease with this rental. We plan to rent here again when at all possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the Manatee River convenient everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house. We will for sure come back when we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marian D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property has a beautiful view and we loved sitting on the lanai. The rest of the home was a could have used a little TLC. Little things like toilet paper holder falling off the wall. No instructions or welcome booklet with suggestions for restaurants or things to do in the area. The worst problem we had was the master bedroom which had a totally different bed then shown in the photos. The bed was on a platform that was practically on the floor and very hard to get in and out of. We wound up switching to the other bedroom which only had a full size bed. Also, we could have used some nightlights for the bathroom and instructions on how to use the tv!
Master bedroom. Not as shown in photos
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Omg, what a view! Great location on the water. Close to attractions, beaches, etc. Clean house and a quiet neighborhood. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd stay here. Home is just the perfect size and location on water is great, especially if you like fishing. Both sunrise and sunset. I’m sure we will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince R.

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

An amazing stay

Me and my fiancé enjoyed every minute of the house the pictures don’t do enough the quiet neighborhood the great location it was better than expected and the host was great with everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only live about an hour away so it's really nice to have a spot like that that you can go to for a small getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5/5 A Perfect Peaceful Getaway!Our stay at this home on the water in Ellenton was absolutely wonderful. The setting is serene and peaceful the kind of place where you instantly feel relaxed the moment you arrive. The house was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved waking up to the tranquil water views and enjoying quiet evenings in the backyard. The host was incredibly accommodating and made sure every detail was just right. Highly recommend this little slice of paradise for anyone looking to unwind and recharge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda J.

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

Wonderful house

Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel quite a bit and this house is one of our new favorites! We homeschool and try to have eco trips at least once a week. In this house it was everyday! We caught fish and Blue Crabs right off the sea wall. You'll watch the sun rise and set over the Manatee River! Dolphins too. House was clean and easy to find. Convenient to parks and beaches. Places to eat are near as well. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Breathtaking!!

It was a perfect little spot! My family and I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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