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Private historical completely renovated cottage with 60 ft dock on Sarasota Bay

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 482 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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cortez, FL
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Cortez

Seaside stay .You'll find Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez and Anna Maria Sound within a 15-minute walk of this Cortez cottage. H2O Watersportz and Bradenton Beach Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Jewfish Key - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬13 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 historical completely renovated cottage with 60 ft dock on Sarasota Bay

The Gray House is a completely renovated historical cottage dating back to the early 1900s, in the historical fishing village of Cortez, Florida. The village was founded in 1865. The house was built on stilts by Mr. Ireland . He sold the house to Grey Fulford in 1933. Grey moved the house on to land.
He married Priscila Pringle and lived there until 1983.
The cottage has original hardwood floors, marble counter tops ,and beautiful views. The cottage has a king bed, pull out couch in the second bedroom , dish washer, built in refrigerator, gas stove, large microwave, grill, table and chairs on the back deck. The bath is spacious with a walk in double shower. There are 2 TVs with internet stations and apple tv.
The house is located on a 20000 square foot lot with a 60 foot dock on Sarasota Bay. There is a deep water slip( for rent but costs extra,35$/night). Kayaks are available on the premises with fishing gear and beach equipment..
The cottage has plenty of parking and is landscaped with indigenous plants only.
This is a perfect place to getaway and safely, relax.
The cottage is dog friendly but sorry no cats or birds .

Property manager

Robert S. Baker

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 880 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: but .. check with the owner for exceptions

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: no children under 5 year of age

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: but.. gatheing must be authorized by the owner
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. Note from host: but.. gatheing must be authorized by the owner Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Private historical completely renovated cottage with 60 ft dock on Sarasota Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort by the Sea

We had a great time at the Gray Fulford House. Two bedrooms was perfect for our family. The pull out couch in the second bedroom was very comfortable. So easy to get to the beaches, though plan carefully if you have to go out on the weekends. We had to run to the store and it took forever to get back to the cottage, as everyone was trying to get to the beach. We loved using the kayaks and seeing all the birds, lizards and fish. It was a quiet neighborhood, but the few random people we saw out and about were very friendly. The owner was quick to fix the bikes as my husband got a flat tire on his ride. The deck stairs and dock into the water are a bit different than the photos online, but I'm guessing this is due to the hurricane last year. Still very safe and sturdy to go on though.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam F., Queens NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Place was great.

Enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

Wonderful long weekend on the water. Cozy and well stocked property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!

The house and location were amazing. We came shortly after the hurricanes (Helene and Milton), so the area was still rebuilding, but this house was an oasis. You can't beat the view, walking distance to some great restaurants, truly a special place. The house was very clean and equipped with almost everything you could possibly need. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!

Such a wonderful rental. It's a historic property with an above average renovation. The amenities and host communication made for an excellent stay We were there a couple of weeks after the hurricanes and except for a couple of exterior features the entire property was near perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gavin lane

Great place . Great host
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week stay

Nice place. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

This location is so perfect. We live in a year round tourist area so we were after some peace. So close to Anna Maria for the beaches. Lots of seafood within walking distance. Great fishing off the pier. Very well appointed private house. Kitchen and bathrooms, awesome! Bonus- fridge makes ice. Close to Bradenton for anything at all you may need. I highly recommend this property and plan on visiting again. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for. We never even turned on a tv as there was plenty to watch live off the Large back deck (which is covered). Thank you for such a great 60th birthday. Cortez is a gem of a spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and relaxing home

We absolutely loved the house, property, and community. The house is very beautifully renovated and has very high quality amenities. So nice to be right on the Bay, spent lots of time bird watching and just relaxing. The house really encourages you to kick back and relax. I've been going to Cortez Village for years to go to the Starfish Company so highly recommend supporting this great local business. Make sure to go to their fish market for delicious fresh local fish to cook on the grill at the house. Host was very responsive and flexible. Amazing experience! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views!

I just love this house and the history of it and location. I have stayed here the last few years and intend to make it back evey year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well suited for a couples getaway!

This is a very quiet and relaxing space, and is set up well for a couple. Within three or four blocks of the cottage there are places you can walk to have a meal. Within a 20 minute drive is one of the nicest beaches we’ve ever seen. The location is about a half hour from Sarasota and about an hour from St. Petersburg. There are some lovely restaurants located Ana Maria Island about 20 minutes drive. The cottage itself is outfitted well, clean and we found everything we needed. It was comfortable and restful. This location is superb for birdwatching. You will see all kinds of waterfowl. It was like a continual parade of Heron, pelican, and other birds like frigatebirds. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem!

Absolutely loved this place! It had EVERYTHING we needed! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favourite getaway!

A few years ago we found this listing and have found our perfect “getaway” retreat and have stayed many times since. It has now become a place where we share many memories with our daughter most recently Mother’s Day and a Birthday. The space is beautifully decorated with along with a beautiful gourmet kitchen that we love to prepare meals in. With waterfront views and a patio deck with plenty outdoor seating to relax and cook on a Weber grill we need not go anywhere although there is plenty to do being close to to Anna Marie Island and Longboat Key as well as Sarasota/Bradenton for plenty of activities. the owners are always helpful and friendly and make us feel right at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised & Better!

After initially arriving at address a block away, we were delighted to locate The Gray House behind it! In addition to all that the listing shows is included, there were lovely small touches such as spices, custom coffee mugs, fresh water on the pier, bug spray & zappers on the porch and lots more. Really made the place feel like home, and location was perfect. Discovered Swordfish Grill & Cortez Kitchen hidden around the (water) corner and easy to get to all the popular places nearby: Bridge Street, AMI, St Armand's, Jewfish Key sandbar, gulf sunsets and so much more. And the folks in the quaint historic neighborhood were very kind and new boater accommodating. A little tight when our 2 adult-age daughters showed up but we were there to enjoy the outdoors and we did. Thank you, every thumb up I/we have!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

We have stayed here before. This house used to belong to one of my wife’s relatives. Coming here to stay was like coming back home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kate b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always lovely

We love it here. Very peaceful. Great restaurants near by. We enjoy the kayaks and beach bikes. Can’t wait for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway!

We loved this place!! So peaceful and off the beaten track. Great restaurants, ice cream and a coffee shop (Foxi’s-worth going with beautiful garden). Easy access to AMI and beaches galore! The place was clean, well appointed and the outdoor area was perfect. Bird lover’s paradise. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

brison r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cortez

Perfect comfortable home.great views from back porch.Short walk to restaurants.our second visit .Syeve is a great host..we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

A clean quaint cottage with a beautiful view:) A very thoughtful home with anything you need was provided. Comfortable bed! Easy to get around the area. Quiet and relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Fla Fun

Wonderful cottage on the bay. Very comfy, great birding and super location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Refreshing Vacation Paradise

My husband and I wanted a relaxing, laid back holiday on the water after the busyness of Christmas and we got it! This lovely restored home sits on the bay with a 60 foot dock in the fishing community of Cortez, FL. If you want the comforts of home in a cool historic community, surrounded by water and beautiful beaches on nearby Anna Maria Island, then this home is for you! We walked to a fun restaurant in the neighborhood and bought fresh fish from the nearby Starfish Market and never had to leave the house unless we wanted to adventure on the beautiful Gulf beaches of Anna Maria. Hope to be back soon! The owner is great with communication too!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property!

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Gray House. Location was amazing, loved having access to the kayaks, bikes, and fishing equipment. Listening to the birds on the back deck was a real treat!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quiet

Beautiful house right on the water .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful stay on the water in quaint Cortez

We loved staying here. The views from the home and dock are unbeatable and the home has all the amenities you need to cook/bbq. We used the kayak and enjoyed checking our local restaurants. Convenient location to AMI too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

S.Pearson

Owner was amazing, thanks for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023