Located in Cortez, this attractive house for $454 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Escape from your everyday routine at the 'Mermaid Villa,' a modern 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental just over 2 miles from Bradenton Beach! Featuring a coastal-themed interior with high-end modern finishes, a pristine kitchen, small game room, and an expansive outdoor area with a dock, screened pool, and patio, this San Remo Shores abode has it all. Whether you're here to fish in the Gulf of Mexico or watch for manatees on Anna Maria Island, you'll love this updated Florida home base! -- THE PROPERTY -- 6-Minutes to Bradenton Beach | Palma Sola Bay Access | 1,700 Sq Ft | Private Outdoor Space Ideal for families or friends looking for a private-yet-coastal Florida experience, this single-story vacation rental offers a completely updated interior, top-notch outdoor entertainment, and a prime location just a short drive from the coast. Bedroom 1: King Bed, Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 2: 2 Full Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa OUTDOOR LIVING: Yard w/ lanai & sun chairs, boat dock (boat docking, fishing, viewing), outdoor dining area, gas grill, canal access, pool (addt'l heating fee Labor Day - Memorial Day) INDOOR LIVING: New flooring, 4 flat-screen Smart TVs (w/ Spectrum streaming), coastal-themed decor, modern accents, freshly painted, updated bathrooms KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, newly built, dishwasher, Two 3-person breakfast bars, granite countertops, spices, dining room w/ wooden dining table & couch GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens & towels included, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning, in-unit laundry machines, kayaks and paddleboards FAQ: Optional nightly pool heat fee (MDW - LDW, paid pre-trip, applies to entire stay), pet fee (paid pre-trip), quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM) PARKING: Driveway parking (2 vehicles), semi-circle driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- BEACHES: Bradenton Beach (2.8 miles), Coquina Beach (4.2 miles), Manatee Public Beach (5.0 miles), Beer Can Island (5.1 miles), Longboat Key Beach (7.5 miles), Palmetto Avenue Beach (7.6 miles), Bean Point Beach (8.6 miles) GOLF: Timber Creek Golf Course (3.1 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (4.2 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (4.5 miles), IMG Academy Golf Club (5.7 miles), Sara Bay Country Club (9.1 miles), River Run Golf Links (10.1 miles), Longboat Key Golf Club (14.7 miles) LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Florida Maritime Museum (1.6 miles), IMG Academy (5.3 miles), DeSoto National Memorial Park (6.5 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (11.3 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (12.2 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (15.1 miles) HIKES/NATURE PRESERVES: Leffis Key (4 miles), Neal Preserve (6.1 miles), Robinson Preserve (7.1 miles) AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (11.3 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly with a $100 per stay fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 allowed) - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Use of the pool and water-related amenities including the kayaks will be at guests' own risk - NOTE: If you would like the pool heated (Labor Day-Memorial Day), there is a $25/night pool heat fee (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay) - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 Ring doorbell security cameras on the 2 on the front of the home and 1 on the back door, all facing outward. They do not look into interior spaces