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6 Bedrooms - Large family have first priority, then service providers.

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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Bradenton, FL
  • Palma Sola Botanical Park
    3 min drive
  • Subway
  • St. Petersburg Station
    50 min drive
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Bradenton

With a stay at this vacation home in Bradenton, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of IMG Academy and Palma Sola Botanical Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 27.2 mi (43.9 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Robinson Preserve.

What's nearby

  • Robinson Preserve - 3 min drive
  • Blake Medical Center - 8 min drive
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive
  • LECOM Park - 11 min drive
  • IMG Academy - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

6 Bedrooms - Large family have first priority, then service providers.


Any large families needing a place to stay while they have their home repaired will givien first priority, then service providers. I will cancel existing reservations to give long term needs of a family or service providers. Pick the dates that show available and message me how long you need the property. Locals and first providers are the priority.

Long term rental is available at a discounted rate. Contact us for any specifics.

Important update from Hurrican Helene.

The house had no major damage.The dock was destroyed and should be back together by the second week of November. The Hot tub no longer exists. The Pool is back working.

All together we were real luck compared to the properties with lower elevations and on the island.

This home is on a quiet dead end street directly on Palma Sola Bay with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and local bays where dolphins are seen often. The house has spectacular views of the bay leading out to Anna Maria Island. It has six (6) bedrooms, four (4) bathrooms. Located in northwest Bradenton, the drive is usually less than 15 minutes to the island beaches. It is also just a short bike ride, run or kayak paddle away from Robinson Preserve. The house is surrounded by tropical landscaping, has a heated swimming pool, and a private dock( damaged as of Sept 28 2024 and not usuable, conyact us for status). It is a great place for family reunions or a retreat to nature. This is a great off island property that has lots of parking.

The home has a large master bedroom, located on the 2nd floor with french doors leading to the deck / balcony area overlooking the pool and the bay. It has a king-size bed and large full private bathroom. Note that all of the bedrooms have plenty of closet space, tvs , fans, etc. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a room with 3 twin beds along with an office desk overlooking the pool and bay. On the other side of the house, there are two more bedrooms also located on the 2nd floor with its own stairway access. One is a king bedroom that has a toddler bed, the other is a large bunk bedroom with 4 twin beds and 1 queen bed. This room can sleep up to 5 kids or a couple and 4 kids, if needed. There is a shared bathroom between these two upstair bedrooms. A door connects the bunkroom to a closet, and the same closet connects to the master bedroom.

On the 1st floor, is another king bedroom perfect for grandparents or those who cannot manage the stairs. The 5th bedroom also on the 1st floor, has a queen bed with a toddler bed. The two downstairs bedrooms also share another large bathroom.The 4th bathroom is located at the rear of the house and doubles as the pool / patio bathroom, as it has two doors, one from the living room area and the rear patio area. The pool bath towels are usually in this bathroom.

The home has a beautiful kitchen that is fully outfitted for everything you would need. Bedrooms have their own tv and there is also a large tv in the living room, and outside patio. Spectrum provides the cable and the high speed Internet.The entire house has beautiful tiled floors, several rooms having wood finished ceilings. The dining room can handle up to 16 guests with the two added bar / eating areas in the kitchen. The living room area has seating for 10 to 12 guests. The laundry room has full-size washer & dryer located off the kitchen, and cabinets for extra storage.

The billiards / pool table room is directly off the front of the house. There are also plenty of board games, variety of books, and a stereo. We have a foosball table and a game table. The outside heated swimming pool(solar and a heat pump) and covered patio area is quite large and overlooks the bay. It has plenty of lounge chairs, several patio tables, a large BBQ grill area, and a pool refrigerator. We also have a Ping Pong table and an outdoor TV.

This property is fabulous and has a large back yard area overlooking the bay. The water is beautiful and has numerous fish, we occasionally have manatees and dolphins right by the dock. There are also a variety of ducks, blue herons, osprey, eagles, roseate spoonbill(my favorite), white pelicans in the winter, and other wild aquatic birds. The dock is great to watch sunsets from, go fishing, or simply enjoy eating out on the picnic table located right on the dock. This vacation home is just 'off island' and you can be on Anna Maria island beaches in roughly 15 minutes - depending on traffic. The property is close (within a 5 minute drive) to a variety of restaurants, grocery stores, shops, movie theaters, golf courses, bowling alleys, etc. Publix is a great grocery store and offers delivery.

This vacation home offers everything for that well deserved tropical getaway. Our past guest love the natural setting and prefer this location to the island with less traffic and your own paradise you may not want to leave. We also have lots of parking which is a great value you won't find with other properties.

The landscape lights at night creates that resort feel. This is a quiet location and great place to relax with family and friends. Please curtail any loud noise after 10PM.

If you need bikes, kayaks or other items please contact one of the local vendors in the area.

( Dock is not usable as of Spet 28, 2024 due to Hurricane Helene) Includes one wet slip. Bring your own boat or rent one. Slip is limited to one 23 foot boat. Water depth is around 2 feet on low tide. If you have 2 boats let us know and we can usually accomodate 2 boats.

Mobility info - There is a step down to the pool and family room areas.

This is a general description and some things move around or change from time to time.

The outdoor space around the pool area and porch have an automated misting system for keeping the mosquitos away. The misting is only a few seconds and the times vary but are around 6:20AM, 6:45 PM, 8PM, and 2 AM. While there is never a guarantee there will be no bugs, this sytem is pretty good to allow you to enjoy the outsides.

We are happy to share this house and this recent review is what we try to acheive -"We could not recommend anyplace higher. We rent a VRBO each year for our family get together and this one has certainly been the best yet!"
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 20 lbs per pet
Note from host: No more than 3 dogs or cat, small to medium size.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

On The Water Large Resort Home

6 Bedrooms - Large family have first priority, then service providers. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Emergency disaster cleanup team
Wonderful house, great accommodations great host
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Obryan Family Reunion
Great stay with many amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We were a group of 9 family members. The home had something for everyone. We spent so much time out swimming or relaxing on the patio. The fans on the patio made it great to stay out there even when it was hot. The yard is a tropical oasis. The dock view of the bay was fabulous. We watched seabirds from there and one time got luck enough to obverse manatees feeding very close to the dock for about an hour. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was large and well stocked. We very much appreciated the beach chairs/toys in the garage as we hadn't been able to bring any. It was just a 15 minute drive to AMI beaches. We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend it for family groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great friend/family staycation
House and property was perfect for our multi family group! Relaxed by the pool and brought our boat to have fun. Thinking of renting again for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys golf trip
We came to the area for our annual golf trip. The house accommodated 12 men perfectly. Plenty of space for everyone and plenty of amenities to keep us busy all week. We had one small issue with the hot tub and maintenance came out the same day and took care of it. Would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van & Sandy H., Walterboro S.C

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebration
The perfect home to gather with family for our 65th wedding anniversary.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amos S.

Liked: Cleanliness
From Indiana
Nice quiet place to spend time with family and friends
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Special outdoor setting. The pool is awesome, very relaxing. Beds were comfortable (which isn’t always the case). Great location. Very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
Four families on spring break had a wonderful experience. The outdoor living space was hard to beat and where we spent almost all of our time. The kids hardly left the pool. We watched March Madness basketball on the patio's outdoor patio. The dad's fished off the dock. The neighborhood and location are great: close to shopping and an easy commute to AMI. Joe was super responsive and helpful at all times. Top notch experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Awesome place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Team trip
We stayed there as a youth (16 year old) girls soccer team and it was perfect! We travel every month and stay at lots of different rental homes; this home had everything we needed and worked perfect. You WILL need bug spray but everything was as described and great for a large home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot!
Our stay was perfect! We had several soccer players at the IMG Showcase Tournament and this was a perfect place to relax between games. We were 20 minutes from the field and it was nice to have a retreat to relax and stretch out vs a hotel. Also great to have a nature preserve in walking distance with miles of hiking and running trails! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Backyard paradise
They only thing we didnt like about our stay was the weather but the heated pool and hottub more than made up for it. Lots of things to do around the house too -pool and ping pong. Property manager was very responsive when wifi stopped working. Great house with plenty of bedrooms and well equiped kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Oasis
Beautiful home and area.... our entire family came down and it was amazing! The outdoor area was amazing and there was so much to do! Bring bug spray because the no see-ums are horrible, but that's all over Florida! Highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to relax and have fun!!!!! The owner is super nice and responsive!!!!! 10 out of 10!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family vacation
This property was great for large/multi-generational families. Lots of games to play, pool/beach equipment, outside refrigerator and large extra ice maker. Pool area was great, extra spa and dock for boat. Only recommendations: pool spa needs cleaning as it has mold/mildew on sides facing pool; only found one dish towel for drying dishes and back yard wasn’t mowed and grass was very tall not allowing for yard games we brought (corn hole, ladder golf and bocce ball).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal place for large groups
We just stayed at this house for the second time and once again it did not disappoint. Plenty of room for large groups and a wide variety of amenities including a great pool, hot tub, dock, pool table, and ping pong table. I’d recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place for Family Vacation
The property was wonderful with great pool, hot tub, pool table, foosball, ping pong and dock on the bay. Also preserve nearby for hiking and kids playground. Great location - very quiet, yet relatively close to beaches. Everything worked the way it was supposed to, with pool cleaner and yard work done midweek while we were there. Owner was gracious and super helpful, even mailing us some items we forgot and left behind. Property was everything it was advertised to be and then some.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
Amazing house and property! We spent tons of time in the heated pool & hot tub! Both were the perfect temp & nice to not “run out” of pool heat, like some places do. Ping pong was a hit, as well as the pool table & foosball. Pictures and description very accurate. Technically there are beds for 19, plus a crib in the downstairs queen bedroom, plus a toddler bed in the upstairs. 2 large closets in the master suite (the big one connects to the bunk room, which sleeps 7 & was perfect for the 7 boys we had). A door closes off the master suite wing, which is great for blocking out downstairs noise. Beautiful secluded quiet property, nice area. There are lots of floaties/pool stuff in a closet off the patio & in one of the patio tables. Garage has huge stack of boogie boards, beach chairs, cooler, fishing poles, beach tent, etc. Closet off living room has a high chair and baby gate. Would rent again if we had a large group!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Florida Getaway
This property is so much more impressive in person! The back yard, covered porch, pool area, large yard and Bay waterfront are beautiful! Lots of great activities from Lizard catching, swimming, ping pong, relaxing, fishing and boating can be had at this property. The garage has many useful items from sand toys to kites and ice maker to beach chairs. The interior was also much nicer than expected. Ample space for our family of 16 to each have their own interior oasis. With a couple nights of kids in parents beds and toddler / infant in small crib and toddler bed, there are beds for likely up to 20 people. Property sits at the end of a super quiet cul-de-sac and offers easy access (17-20 minute round trip) to groceries, gas, take-out and other dining establishments. I don't know how else to comment on this, but the property shows a slight bit of wear and tear (in the right places), so if you come with kids, you don't have to feel like your walking on egg shells daily due to high end finishes and décor that other high end area rentals tend to have. It really is a special place!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family hangout
What an amazing place for our group of 9. Kids talked all week about our mansion. Plenty of space indoors and out. With red tide the pool/spa area was where we spent most of our week. Great home with everything anyone would need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
The house is spacious and very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. Bed linens and towels are clean and plentiful. The real star is the spacious backyard with beautiful pool well heated and a separate hot tub under the arbor. There is plenty of comfortable lounge seating with and without covering for shade and fans. There is also a mosquito misting system so the yard can be enjoyed into the evening hours. The dock is also great for lounging. There is outdoor ping pong and indoor pool and foosball so no need to ever leave! Perfect for big families and groups
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful vacation
This property has a beautiful backyard oasis. Plenty of sitting areas around the pool area. Close to parks and nature.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a Family vaca
We had a wonderful time. Plenty of room. Lots of beds. The kids loved the pool and everyone enjoyed the hot tub. We cooked alot (even did our turkey Thanksgiving meal) and the kitchen was so well stocked - had everything we needed. Great place for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Rodrigo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Joe was very supportive to our needs. Great home, very spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

bonnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We loved it!!!! We had lots of space for everyone. We are booking it again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022