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

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Adorable Coastal Home is your perfect haven, nestled near the Manatee river. Enjoy serene views of the sunset while casting a reel or cozying up by the outdoor fire pit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,601 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Parties over 20 require preapproval and a fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

Property is also known as

Open Water Home Minutes Beaches Lakewood Ranch Sarasota St. Pete
Open Water Home Minutes Beaches Lakewood Ranch Sarasota St. Pete

About the area

Map
Ellenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Riverwalk - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • LECOM Park - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 18 min drive - 23.6 km
  • IMG Academy - 21 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shake Station - ‬7 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 Felts Audubon Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy. The house was clean and cozy, had everything you could need inside. Gorgeous view of the river from the Glass Florida room with a ton of outdoor seating options to enjoy it. Boat ramp was nearby and we made the short trip to the canal to tie up at the seawall, but with multiple boat ramp options you can stay trailered and visit a new one every day.We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

House on the water

Cozy,calming and a relaxing stay. The outside room was great. Got to see a few dolphins while relaxing outside. We will try and stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Beautiful place!

Very clean and exactly as advertised. We spent the month of February here and had a fabulous stay. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing. Super comfortable beds. Kristina was an excellent host. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Poinsettia Place

Such a beautiful view and very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Beautiful view of manatee river! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets

We have stayed at this property twice. Love the house, front porch all windows, view of manatee river is beautiful. Dolphins in the morning around 10:00 am. We will visit again in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mario Z.

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

Beautiful views

Very nice place to stay, great location and beautiful views. Not so great for fishing. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD G.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Interior of house is very spacious and open. Especially like the enclosed patio with huge windows on three sides. Very nice furnishings and wall art. Front yard still has damaged palms from last hurricane, but that's incidental. Definitely recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great view!

Lovely outlook being close to the water. The accommodation had everything we needed. Easy to find. A little way from St Pete’s but that suited us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Amazing waterfront property

Very nice waterfront property, well appointed and taken care of. Mornings and evenings in the sun!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Perfect Setting for our Perfect Day

The house is adorable and well kept. The yard was absolutely stunning. We had a very small wedding ceremony and were married overlooking the water. It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Beautiful View

The sunroom porch and backyard were wonderful, just what I wanted :). The king size platform bed was a bit low but mattress was very comfortable. Host was very nice to deal with when needed.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen a.

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

Holiday Get Away

Enjoyed the evenings watching sunset and sitting by fire pit making s’mores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal B.

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

Florida recharge

Location was great for local restaurants and shopping. Can't beat the view from the backyard and we loved the firepit. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and clean waterfront house, quiet neighborhood,ammenities and groceries nerby, simply perfect for my family weekend vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Great experience

We recently had a weekend soccer tournament in the area and this house was perfect for the trip. We loved the fire pit, the quiet street, and the house was spacious and clean. We were able to visit a couple great beaches that were within easy driving distance. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Relaxing

Great, clean place. Host was super easy to deal with. Great fishing, awesome views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felecia W.

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

Beautiful view

We loved the river in front of the house. Kids caught some catfish. Beds were comfortable. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron H.

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

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay, restaurants were great and close, loved Anna Marie Beach. Home was located in a great place. Unfortunately, my husband could only catch catfish which was disappointing for him.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

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

DID NOT DISAPPOINT

It was our first time staying here and we absolutely enjoyed it! The house was wonderful and the view was gorgeous, very quite area for vacation and most of all pet friendly. I'm looking forward in returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Comfort +

Spacious, clean and peaceful + Kristina is perfect - on-point helpful and truly invested in her guests welcoming their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019