Welcome to Your Waterfront Florida Cottage
Relax by the canal, lounge in the pool, and enjoy a peaceful Old Florida escape. This cozy 1950s cottage offers two living areas, a spacious Florida room overlooking the water, and plenty of amenities for families, couples, and remote workers.
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Highlights:
âą Perfect for couples, families, or remote work getaways
âą Waterfront setting with private dock (fishing allowed)
âą Primary bedroom with a king size bed
âą High speed Wi Fi (Netgear router)
âą Pool + putting green
âą 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
âą Keyless entry for easy, secure access
âą Beach gear provided (chairs, towels, umbrella, cart, toys)
âą Dedicated workspace with docking station, monitor, and laptop stand
âą Family friendly: highchair, pack & play (with sheets), toddler utensils, baby gate
âą No pets allowed
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Location Perks:
âą 10 miles to award winning Anna Maria Island beaches
âą 7 miles to IMG Academy
âą 11 miles to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
âą 2 miles to Pittsburgh Pirates training camp
âą 1.8 miles to the closest golf course
âą 0.5 miles to the Riverwalk expansion (3 miles long)
âą 0.25 miles to 3 Keys Brewery (walkable)
âą 1.5 miles to Michael Johnâs French American Steakhouse
âą 2 miles to downtown Bradenton
âą 30 minutes to Siesta Key, St. Pete Beach, and downtown St. Petersburg
âą 45â50 minutes to Tampa Airport
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The Space:
This vintage 1950s cottage sits in a quiet, historic Bradenton neighborhood. Enjoy peaceful mornings by the water and evenings watching boats on the river. The home includes:
âą Open floor plan with two living areas
âą Large dining space
âą Fully equipped kitchen with coffee starters
âą Spacious Florida room overlooking the canal and dock
âą Queen sleeper sofa in the Florida room (can be closed off for privacy)
âą Second bedroom with full bed + twin bed + twin trundle
âą Outdoor shower for easy beach and pool rinse off
âą Games for all ages, including ping pong and life size Jenga
âą Grill, fishing pole, and tackle box (hooks, bait, weights, floats, etc. not included)
âą Alarm/chime on doors for child safety
âą Fenced backyard separating patio from pool and canal
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Canal Access & Safety Notes:
âą Canal home on the Manatee River with Gulf access
âą No boat docking or boat lift use allowed
âą No diving in the pool or canal
âą No animals in the pool (strict $150 fine + damages)
âą Always supervise children near water
âą Pool safety rules enforced (no glass, running, jumping, or standing on edges)
âą Additional locks and alarms on doors for child safety
âą Security cameras around the front and back of house. Camera overlooking canal.
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Guest Info:
âą Keyless entry with personalized code provided before arrival
âą Entire home available except garage and two locked closets
âą Hosts available via phone or platform messaging for questions or recommendations
âą Beach parking fills up after 11am during peak season â arrive early