Welcome to Dream Destinations — a family favorite! This charming getaway is just 3 miles from Florida's stunning Gulf beaches, offering the perfect mix of sun, sand, and relaxation. The bright and airy interior is adorned with coastal decors, making it the ideal retreat. Steps away, explore the Historic Cortez Fishing Village with great dining & live music. Take the free trolley to Anna Maria Island and discover its many attractions. Everything you need for a memorable vacation is right here!
Just pack your swimsuits👙🩴—everything else is provided for your comfort and enjoyment!
Key Features:
☀ Self check-in with smart lock
☀ Spacious living area with coastal flare
☀ Open-concept layout
☀ Central A/C
☀ LVP flooring and tile throughout
☀ Brand new glass tile backsplash in the kitchen
☀ Brand new custom 75 inch LED-lit wood artwork crafted by Tim Steller (local artist), featuring Skyway Bridge in the living room
☀ Kitchen features custom clock artwork crafted by local artist Rachel Wu
☀ Ceiling fans in all rooms
☀ Love seat in living room that pulls out into pull-out sleeper sofa
☀ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances & cookware
☀ Smart TVs with free Spectrum TV service
☀ Wi-Fi included
☀ Coffee station (drip coffee machine with coffee
provided)
☀ Dining room table
☀ Tea pot with tea, blender, toaster and slow cooker
☀ Three bedrooms, each with closet,
hangers, and fresh linens
☀ Bathrooms with towels and starter toiletries, including bathtub and shower
☀ Washer and dryer with starter laundry pods
☀ Patio seating
☀ BBQ grill w/propane
☀ Cornhole
☀ Cozy gas fire pit and seating out back with marshmallow roasting sticks
☀ Pack 'n Play, high chair, booster chair, kids' games & books
☀ Kids' tableware & sippy cups
☀ Beach chairs, umbrella, towels, and cooler
☀ Sand toys for kids, boggy board and 2 noodles
☀ Card games & giant Jenga
☀ White Noise Sound Machine in master & White Noise Projector in kids bunk bed room
☀ 2 sets of Pickleball Rackets - use the state of the art pickleball courts at GT Bray Complex, less than 3 miles away ($5 charge for court use) or free waterfront courts at Bayfront Park on Longboat
☀ 2 fishing 🎣 poles & tackle
☀ Free driveway parking (3 cars)
☀ Remote access to fans
☀ Pet friendly ($150 one time pet fee, one dog per reservation, unless approved by host -- additional fees may apply) crate, pet bowls & leash on site
Please note: This is a private 3-bedroom unit within a duplex.
Opportunity to book entire duplex, if available: Property #4972524
Approximate commute time to attractions (can vary based on traffic):
🌴 Historic Cortez Village: 4 min (2 miles)
🌴 Bradenton Beach: 10 min (3.4 miles)
🌴 IMG Academy: 8 min (3.7 miles)
🌴 Coquina Beach: 10 min (3.2 miles)
🌴 Anna Maria Island: 15 min (6.3 miles)
🌴 Bean Point Beach: 24 min (9.3 miles)
🌴 Ringling Museum of Art & New College (NCF): 9.7 miles
🌴 SRQ Airport: 10 miles
🌴 Palma Sola Botanical Park: 13 min (5.9 miles)
🌴 Robinson Preserve: 14 min (6 miles)
🌴 LECOM Park (Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Field): 16 min (6 miles)
🌴 G T Bray Aquatic Center (Community Pool and Pickleball Complex): less than 3 miles away
🌴 Riverwalk: 20 min (7.6 miles)
🌴 Siesta Key Beach: 35 min (19 miles)
🌴 De Soto National Memorial: 21 min (9.8 miles)
🌴 Seaflower Development: (currently under construction) 500 ft away - bringing lakes, parks, scenic trails, amphitheater, Publix and restaurants at a walking distance
🌴Pesto Restaurant: 800 ft away
⭐️ SHARED MOMENTS FROM OUR GUESTS
"Our stay here was wonderful. Very centralized to other towns. Highly recommend staying here if you need close distance to IMG Academy. Her place was clean, organized, and a great fit for our family. Nicole was responsive the entire stay with great communication. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and their experience. I know we will be back to this area shortly and plan to stay here again." -Brooke
"Nicole was top class in hospitality and very prompt at responding, making the check in/out processes so easy. Her attention to detail from the rules/instructions to the beach equipment just shows you how much care she put into providing everything one might need. This has probably been my favorite BnB experience to date." -JJ
WHAT MAKES STAYING HERE SPECIAL
❤️I host from the heart!
🤝🏼Self-managed, not property managed!
👍🏼Responsive - real human connection with your host & not AI 🤖
🌟Hospitality driven host!
NO POOL 🏊 ? NO PROBLEM! ☀️
While our vacation rental doesn’t have a pool on-site, you can still soak up the sun and enjoy resort-style vibes nearby. Several amazing local resorts offer day passes — giving you access to their waterfront pools, tropical cocktails, and relaxing lounges.🌴💦🍹
🏊♀️ Compass Margaritaville - Bradenton - less than 5 miles away
🏊♀️ Palmetto Marriott - Palmetto 9.4 miles away
🏊♀️ Waterline Villas & Marina - AMI 6.4 miles away - you can take the free trolley up to this one from Coquina Beach, which has free beach parking
🏊♀️ Bali Hai Beach Resort - AMI 7.3 miles away - you can take the free trolley up to this one from Coquina Beach, which has free beach parking
🏊♀️ AMI Beach Resort - AMI 7 miles away - you can take the free trolley up to this one from Coquina Beach, which has free beach parking
🏊♀️ Or check out GT Bray Aquatic Center as another option. This community pool, about 3 miles down the road, offers an Olympic-sized pool, a kiddie pool, and a splash pad, part of the larger G.T. Bray Recreation Center complex.
The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized between each guest. We ensure that our cleaners are committed to the highest standards of cleanliness.
**If you are booking our place, please make sure you will be staying at the property through the whole reservation since we don’t accept third party bookings. It could result in the cancellation of your reservation with NO REFUND**