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A heated pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
7.6

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8184.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Map
Bradenton, FL
  • Popular LocationUniversity Park Country Club8 min drive
  • Popular LocationRiverwalk10 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationIMG Academy14 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.

Pool Home, My Great Escape

This spacious fully-furnished 4 Bedroom/2 Bath luxurious villa is nestled in the quiet residential surroundings of Braden Crossings in Bradenton, FL. Come relax in the tranquil heated saltwater pool overlooking your beautifully landscaped garden & lanai with a ceiling fan, table, chairs, umbrellas, and sun loungers to soak up the sun.  Spend some soothing moments in your remote-controlled Jacuzzi which seats up to six guests. The removable safety fence which surrounds the pool area will protect your children at play, and the 6 ft. privacy fence surrounding the elegant garden will give you the peaceful clandestine hideaway you have been longing for.

As you enter the gorgeous villa, you will step onto the elegant bamboo flooring in the open family room, which offers leather sofas and a swivel chair where you can watch your favorite movies on the large 42” HD TV with DVD, Blu-ray, cable, and free on-demand movies.  This home includes (200mpbs) high-speed internet to power all your favorite devices. Whether you’re on a laptop, smartphone,
tablet, gaming console, smart TV, or all of the above, you will find it easy for everyone in your home to do it all online.

The dining area features a large wooden dining room table with six chairs for everyone to gather and enjoy a wonderful meal together.  There is also a separate lounge, which boasts a large leather sectional couch to watch your favorite cable TV show or enjoy a DVD.  The cozy, quaint kitchen includes all of the major appliances such as a dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, range/oven, large refrigerator/freezer, ice-maker, rice maker, juicer, and a rotisserie to boot!

The master bedroom features a full-sized bed, cable TV and a spacious walk-in closet, with an en-suite bathroom providing double sinks, and bathtub/shower.  The second guest bedroom offers a full-sized bed as well, and the guest bathroom includes a tub/shower. The third and fourth guest bedrooms each offer cozy twin beds for 2 guests to share a room.  The laundry room features a large washer/drier, iron, and ironing board.

You are extremely close to shops, tranquil beaches, sports, grocery stores, cinemas, and activities galore to keep everyone entertained!  Downtown Sarasota is only a short drive away and offers cultural events such as the Sarasota Opera, Ballet, Theatre, the Sarasota Orchestra, the infamous Ringling Art Museum, Maria Selby Botanical Gardens, Marina Jacks for boat tours, and more shopping and nightlife than you can imagine.  You are only a short drive to scenic Anna Maria Island or the white sandy beaches of Longboat Key or Siesta Key Beach, which was rated the world’s #1 beach, overlooking the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  Don’t miss your chance to experience this wonderful retreat!

Pool heating is optional, for an additional non-refundable fee of $25 per day + taxes to be paid directly to the management company after the reservation is confirmed.  Pool heat request made after guest arrival will incur an additional $45 trip charge.

Sorry, no pets, please.

Property manager

Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1988 sq ft (184.7 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

51146a15-e4c5-4d19-a905-72fc0b7d9232

About the area

Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is by the sea. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nathan Benderson Park and Lido Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • University Park Country Club - 8 min drive
  • LECOM Park - 10 min drive
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive
  • Mall at University Town Center - 11 min drive
  • IMG Academy - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 13 min walk
  • Starbucks - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool Home, My Great Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pool Home, My Great Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool Home, My Great Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool Home, My Great Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of University Park Country Club, River Run Golf Links and Rosedale Golf and Country Club. Sarasota International Convention Center and The River Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
The house is perfect for a large family or for family to come and visit while staying here. The property is very roomy and convenient to all sorts of shopping, all set in a quiet neighborhood. Kids will love the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

T.R. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was a great place to stay. Clean, easy to check in and out and a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Mya L.

WOULD NOT RECCOMMEND THIS RENTAL COMPANY
I would not recommend this vacation rental company. While the house itself was clean, there were many other issues. I also spent most of our vacation in communication with the rental company. To start, the previous guests trash was left out in the garage. It was starting to smell the first day we arrived, and I messaged the rental company to remove it. They said they would have someone come collect it. By the end of our stay, the garbage was still in the garage, and the whole house smelled of trash. We were also uniformed about how the pool was heated. The pool is only heated late morning-early afternoon, which never allows it to warm up. The pool was never above 75 degrees for our entire stay. The hot tub was also only 75 degrees, and was never heated warmer, as you would assume a hot tub would be warmer than the pool water. We contacted them about this, and the maintenance person told us the heater was broken. They never came back to fix it, even though we were told it was fixed, which was clearly untrue. We have not received any money back, and have not received money back for the pool not being heated, when that was an extra fee. Although we called and texted throughout our stay, our needs were not met, and changes were not made to help our experience. I would not recommend booking through this rental company again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nelson H.

Pool not as advertised.
We booked this house due to heated pool. The pool is not heated unless you pay extra. I would have gladly paid extra if i had known this beforehand. The rental company told us there would be another fee to turn the heat and spa on after check in and it wouldnt be warm by the time we left. That needs to be clear in the listing. We chose this house specifically because of the "heated pool" as I had 2 eleven year old boys to entertain. Also the garbage in the garage was over flowing and stunk terrible. We had no where to go with our trash. The handles and door jams need a good cleaning. There is grime built up and pretty gross. The beds and linens were clean and comfy. The house is plenty big and lot's of space. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies. Plenty of towels. Seems like the homeowners are great but their rental and cleaning company is less than desired.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew E., West Seneca

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Property was very nice. Only bad thing about it was the pool loungers were dirty and broken
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fam vacation
Thank you very much for allowing us to call your place home for 3 days. We really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mendi B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could use updated
Lawn furniture falling apart, inside needs painted. Kids enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, but don't expect customer service
The house was exactly as it is posted, in a nice area, conveniently located close to places to eat and grocestores. It's a nice place to stay and very clean. We called about where the jacuzzi "remote", indicated by the ules of the property, was located, but no one could tell us where to find it. We figured it out on our own. We also called to get the jacuzzi heated, but no one came to turn it on, nor did the 'jacuzzi repairman' show up yo fix it, as the property management believed it was a repair issue. They did refund the price of the heating to us. Overall it's worth the price to stay, but don't expect help from property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deb T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay was okay
Property size was a good fit for our family. We found it to be very dirty (such as ceiling fans & window treatments, floors near baseboards etc) and needs a deep clean. Some of our issues: glass turntable for microwave is missing, no screen on the slider doors, numerous lightbulbs burned out and some missing completely, towels were worn and white ones were grossly stained. All mattresses were well beyond useful life and uncomfortable. There wasn’t a control for the hot tub so we paid for pool heat but couldn’t use the hot tub our entire stay. Lastly but most importantly, the tile surface outside the slider is extremely slippery when wet. Our party slipped on it several time and our 7 year old grandson fell! We had to lay a towel down to keep ourselves safe. You at the very least need to put down an outdoor rug. Would not recommend this rental as it is currently.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yuriy K., Orono mn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rental from hell
If anything could go wrong it did . We were not sure if we should go through with this rental because of many negative reviews, but we were assured multiple times by the property management that we have nothing to worry about , they promised much but did not deliver. First of all, we had to call multiple times to get the codes to the place, and they didn't send until few minutes to “check in time” 4pm. When we got there the place was filthy dirty , an inch thick dust, one of the bedrooms had torn out carpet. Nails on the floors. We had to tell our kids to keep their shoes on! Master bedroom had no lights, they were burnt out, dirty used sheets with hair! and dirt! and navy dark towels with white stains on them from soap or toothpaste, obviously never washed, refrigerator has leftover food stains and crumbs , costumer service person told us we are lying and the place is clean she was ignorant and rude and told us not to make up stuff , we had to send her dozens of pictures for her to believe that the place is not cleaned and it hasn’t been cleaned from previous people, the pool area was very dirty and the pool itself as well! After the BAD review’s we read we made sure to ask and triple check, in app and on the phone with live person about the cleanliness and POOL! We paid extra to have it warm, and LITERALLY said it was one of the most important things! Guess what!!! the bad reviews were correct! Pool was cold, the spa/pool remote did not work. After an hour on the phone with them and 57 pictures they said cleaners and pool guy will come. Cleaners did showed up and we had to leave the house with our 5 kids until 11pm. “This is after long flight and not unpacking” They promised a pool guy will come out the next day… it never happened. So again with lots of stress and time and many calls and messages with the property manager’s… “yes many different people”. I asked for the pool box code. So i can manually bypass the control remote myself! Which they finally gave. (Im Not a pool guy) but after I opened the box pool was set to service mode. Thats why remote and pool heat did not work… it took two more days to get the pool heated!! So half of our trip was gone. And day 4 it read a message “filter error” and heater was turned off again. So we had 1.5 days with the pool out of our 7day stay. Back to the house part lots of ants! No supplies. 6 towels total had to buy our own! Absolutely no care for customers!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022