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Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

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Cortez, FL
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bradenton Beach Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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A Bay-watch adventure -like- house boat with WiFi and AC in Bradenton Beach

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
2.4 out of 5, (3)
The price is CA $162
per night
CA $297 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
A Bay-watch adventure -like- house boat with WiFi and AC in Bradenton Beach

About the area

Cortez

Heart of Cortez.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez and H2O Watersportz. Also, Anna Maria Sound is within half a mile (1 km) and Bradenton Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min drive
  • Cortez Beach - 3 min drive
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive
  • Manatee Public Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬3 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.

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

The Blue Heron… a newly remodeled charming studio apartment in the historic fishing village of Cortez. Minutes to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and adventure! Many amenities within walking distance. Also many modes of free public transportation. Apartment is completely self-contained with a private entrance, outside lounge area, and parking at the door. Walk to the beach , shopping, convenient store. Bike and golf cart rentals along with bait shops and jet ski , kayaking, boat rentals and fishing charters.

Property manager

Hazel Petree

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
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 deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Private retreat minutes to the beach!

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

terrie o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The apartment is adorable, clean and is very conveniently located. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PENNIE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane and Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quivk 2 day stay
Efficiency room with a private entrance within s private house. Perfect for a quick layover
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Very well stocked, remodled like NEW, studio apartment with all amenities. Quiet neighborhood on dead end street with convenient parking. Bed was comfortable and AC worked great. Location was close to restaurants, AMI/Longboat Key and Bradenton. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Quiet and great location
All good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so cozy and nice and very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Listing is exactly as described. Very quiet and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway stop
Amazing location, small and quaint. Close to the beach, the bed is super comfy. I would definitely stay here again. A/C a little noisy but I’m always sensitive to sounds but my boyfriend agreed it was a little loud but not anything bad for an average guest I’m sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Cozy
This is our fourth year staying here. Hazel is a wonderful hostess!! The room is nicely furnished, very clean, and private. Hazel provides complimentary coffee, water, sodas, half-and-half, microwave popcorn, beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler. Great restaurants are within walking and biking distance and the beach is across the bridge. I enjoy having my coffee in the cozy outdoor seating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely, cozy place a short drive from the beach. So thoughtful! Had everything we needed- beach chairs and towels, beach umbrella, water, and information about things to do! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The host was very accommodating with Coffee, Sodas, Popcorn, Creamer. Easy excess to the beach, amazingly good places to eat. The accommodations are great for 2 people nice clean room. We made a couple of cat friend while there. We will definitely book there again. Thank You to the host Hazel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing stay!
What a beautiful area and I feel like we struck gold with this room. The room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. All the little details were amazing....there were water, sodas and coffee creamer waiting for us in the refrigerator, the space was well put together. There was a sitting area outside as well. This was the perfect environment to relax in and curl up with a good book or a movie. We were fortunate enough to meet our host Hazel. What a lovely lady. This room is close to the beach, restaurants and shops. Perfect little getaway! thank you Hazel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foster A.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI Holiday
As soon as we stepped into the unit we smiled. It was bright and clean. Then it got better with all the thoughtful amenities from our host. A new bag of coffee and a full carton of half & half, cold bottled water and soft drinks. Plenty of towels, body wash,nice shampoo and conditioner. A beach bag with towels and a cooler were also provided, which we greatly appreciated. There were a lot of thoughtful touches. The neighborhood was quiet and there were coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything!
Clean, quiet and nice! Just the way we like it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Close
This is a lovely, nicely decorated, clean room. It is very close to the bridge that takes you over to Anna Marie. Located in nice neighborhood and has a great outside area to enjoy your morning coffee. It is right up from tylers ice cream and the bakery! We would stay again! Thank you to our hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice & cozy
It fit our needs for a 3 night stay and it was very clean. We appreciated the coffee and creamer, water bottles and sodas and the popcorn! I would have liked a better quality shampoo and body wash (it was a brand sold at Dollar Tree) and I didn't see hair conditioner there. A dish towel and cloth for the kitchenette would be helpful too. The mattress was fine for the few nights stay but probably needs replacing. Overall we enjoyed this small space and the cute cats that hung outside. The seating area outside was beautiful with the palms and nice to have a little table and chairs to relax on. The location was perfect to walk to the beach and to restaurants and stores. The recommendations sheet left was very helpful too. We would definitely return here for a get away again. The host was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip to Cortez
The property was perfect for me! It was clean, nicely appointed and so close to Bradenton Beach. The unit was clean, there was coffee, creamer and water bottles in the fridge! I highly recommend the unit!! And hope to get back sooner rather than later!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desirae O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Florida Trip 2024
This was my husband’s first time in Florida! Everything was in walking distance! We were so happy to not have to drive anywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very clean and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonja K., Leonard Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot
Close to everything. Super clean. Comfy bedding and linens
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Clean and comfortable efficiency. Bed is soft. TV is ROKU. Quiet neighborhood in Cortez. Easy walk to seafood restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cortez
Spent 3 nights in this studio apartment with my wife. Extremely clean and functional, close to everything we wanted to do. It was high season, getting around was a little slow, but traffic moved. Well stocked with water, drinks, snacks and delicious Hawaiian coffee. Loved the private outside area with 2 chairs and a table. Never saw the hosts, but I'm sure I'd like to be their neighbors. Would definitely stay there again and again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cozy
Perfect place for two people. Very clean. Close walk to beach and restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H., CLEVELAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very clean and close to where we wanted to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith B., Melbourne FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cortez
Adorable unit that was well thought out and very clean. Owner provided drinks and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024