The Shell House 🐚 Near Beach 🏝 Screened In Private Pool
About this house rental
This beautifully decorated Cortez home is just minutes to Anna Maria Island and the gulf beaches. Not feeling the sand today, no problem! Relax out back at the large private pool or take a nap on the large comfortable outdoor sectional in front of the pool TV. We are located close to the Cortez Fishing Village, beach shops, several restaurants, live music, boat & jet ski rental shops! We pride ourselves on the guest experience, so let us help you fall in love with the place we call home! About the House: Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen over Queen Bunk bed | Additional Sleeping (Living Room): Sectional Sofa | Sectional Sofa (Sitting Room) | Single Bed Pullout Ottoman | Upon arrival, you’ll immediately be welcomed to the Florida beach life with our shell yard. You'll enjoy relaxing in this newly renovated and furnished home, with plenty of room to spread out. The open concept home features two seperate living rooms with large sectionals for relaxing and great conversation. The TV room has a large 55" Smart TV, that is logged into some of your favorite apps for watching your favorite shows. Take a dip in the covered pool or cuddle up on our large outdoor sectional in front of another 55" Smart TV. The pool is not heated. Don't feel like dining out? No problem! Head to the fully equipped kitchen and prepare a home-cooked meal for your family. Eat your meal on the pool deck or head inside and take a seat at the 6 person dining table or 4 person breakfast bar with barstools. As the night winds down, choose one of the brand new plush Queen or King beds in one of the 3 bedrooms. Additional sleeping can be found on one of the two sectional sofas or pull out the single bed in the pullout ottoman. Once again, our goal is always 5 star service and are here to help in any way. Please note, the house has a key pad entry and each guests receives their own unique code that is active for their stay. Property also has a Ring video door bell, which helps during check in if needed as well as home entry monitoring. Look forward to hosting you in beautiful Bradenton, Florida!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Cortez, FL
House in Cortez, FL
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(48 Reviews)
5.0
This is our second time renting at this location. We absolutely love this house! The kids stayed in the pool all week. Very spacious and clean! Had a little mix up with the code but we got it fixed right away!! We had a wonderful vacation for Christmas! We will be renting here again!! Thank you for such a good time!
5.0
Close proximity to AMI very nice property we went to coquina beach every night very close.. Home was very clean and had nice pool 5 stars
5.0
Comfortable stay with a clean pool and a comfortable bed in the Master suite. The owners were easy to get a hold of and communicate with. A very short drive to beaches and restaurants and an even shorter drive to shopping centers. The closest we could get to being on the beach without bein gon the beach. We would recommend this home . Our only complaint was a stiff sliding door to the back patio. Otherwise thank you for a wonderful stay.
5.0
We had a great 3 night stay and enjoyed staying at the Shell House. We got there late the first night (flight delay), but the kids still jumped in the pool before heading off to bed. House is just over the bridge from Anna Maria Island and we had no issues with traffic during our stay, which we loved. We also ate at nearby Swordfish Grill and the Cortez Cafe, which were amazing, and parked at Coquina Beach two days in a row with no issue. House is comfortable and has everything you need. We'll definitely stay again if needed as it was less than 20 minutes from the airport, as well.
5.0
My family and I loved this property and would definitely stay there again.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay so much! The host did a wonderful job at preparing the home for us. We have a 3 and 7 year old, who lived in the pool. There were floats and toys there that they enjoyed. My 7year thought the coolest part was, being able to watch a movie outside while she was lounging in the pool. We spent most of our time out there. We did get bit up the first night, from the no-see-ums. After a little bug spray it was the most enjoyable time. The location was great. Close to the beach, stores, and restaurants. It was wonderful, and we would definitely stay again!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in Bradenton, FL! The Shell House was beautiful and comfortable. There were two large living areas as well as an outdoor seating area and tv. There was a fenced in area for our dog. The pool was wonderful. Everything was very clean. The house was only a couple of miles from the beaches on Anna Marie Island and several restaurants. The owners responded to all our needs. I would definitely stay there again.
4.0
The positives: Communication was OUTSTANDING!!! With every question or concern we had they were quick to answer. The home has a fantastic layout, the small table and chairs were perfect for our granbabies to eat their meals and snacks and having a tile floor made cleaning up after them very easy. Beds were comfy, AC kept us cool on the hot days. The pool was smaller in person than in pictures but was a perfect size. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay again!!!
Things that would've made our stay a bit more enjoyable: storage containers or saran wrap/foil for leftovers, a pancake flipper type spatula, labeling the Roku remotes-was tricky finding the right remote for the right tv.
What bummed us out: the mural by the pool you see in pictures is no longer there. We were looking forward to photo opportunities.
Restaurant to check out: Tide Tables is on the water just down the road towards the beach on the same side as the home before you cross the bridge and they have THE BEST Grouper Bites!!!
4.0
Family of 5 with teens and pets
The one complaint we have is the back yard was not maintained well. Our dogs were in weeds and tall grass for most of our visit, really annoying pulling little stickers from plants out of their fur every time they had to potty. Other tan that, the neighborhood was nice to walk our dogs in early in the morning or late in the evening. Short drive to the beaches. Inside of house was very clean and beds were comfortable. The kitchen could use more cooking utensils and a larger frying pan. The owners were great to work with and responded quickly! Great place to stay for families or couples vacationing together!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay.
The only issue was the traffic noise.
4.0
Great time!
We enjoyed our stay! We loved sitting outside watching movies and swimming. The pool isn’t heated so it was cold some days. We felt that the home is in need of some repairs and upgrades.
Make sure to bring your own detergent, extra paper towels, extra toilet paper and extra kitchen bags. We ran out of the starter supplies early in the week. There is a grocery store nearby but had I known we would need to bring our own, I would’ve planned for it.
The location is close to the beaches but gets loud at night. We used a white noise machine app on our phones which helped.
Also, if you are able to plan ahead and bring your own bikes or rent them, we would highly encourage that since traffic can get heavy traveling to the beaches.
The home has a nice open floor plan and nice privacy. The beds were really comfortable!
4.0
Great location near AMI.
Property was very comfortable and enjoyable. Pool is not heated and enclosed back yard could be better manicured but only minor concerns. Great location near beach, restaurants and services.
5.0
Winter Getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Shell House. The house was clean & well maintained. The neighborhood was safe & very friendly. I met several neighbors. I’ll definitely be back next year.
5.0
Very clean and exactly what you see in pictures
5.0
Very nice time
Very clean and exactly what you see in pictures
5.0
Love this location and laid back lifestyle.
Enjoy this home and it’s location and would stay again
5.0
Amazing home!
This was my first VRBO stay. The owner made sure before we even left our home that we were made aware of some different things. She was very straightforward and open. Our big family fit comfortably in this home. The pictures do not show how bit it really is! I was impressed! The pool isn't heated! I wish I could say that was the worst part of my first visit to Florida! It was the worst part of the house! But we did go in November! The pool side lounge was great! We made the boys play their video game out there. The beds were super comfortable and I fell asleep so quick every night and I am a long time insomniac! Being outside is a little loud but nothing that bothered us. We never heard much while sleeping and we didn't have a fan! If this house wasn't in Florida, I'd rent it every time I could. But I made my mind up that I won't go to Florida again! Rent this house. You will not be disappointed!!!
2.0
We love the layout of the Shell house and all that it had to offer. We picked it based on its size and location. When we arrived we were told to text with any questions or concerns. We noticed immediately that the house was in need of some repairs but we are not picky. The first was that the leak shower in the master bathroom. It had a terrible loud flowing drip that could be heard all the way in the living room. When I texted the owners about it they were already aware from last person's stay and said they couldn't get anyone out until later that week. I was very understanding even though the loud drip kept me up at night and was annoying. We also had issues with our master bathroom light not coming on correctly. I dont like that we weren't informed of these issues ahead of time. The pool was nice even though it is much smaller than it looks in the pictures. After our stay I was informed of a claim they that was filed by them through Vrbo that we had apparently damaged the screen door latch. This latch was already broken when we stayed there. The screws had fallen out as it is a very old latch. The latch kit costs very little at home depot to repair (we are very aware of these repairs as my husband does remodels) and yet they filed a claim for a ridiculous amount !! They have several people going in and out of that door including the pool cleaner and yard cleaners and yet we were blamed. Also, the yard service came at 8am the day we were checking out and were trimming trees as we packed up our car getting debree everywhere. Please take pictures of everything you see upon arrival because these owners will accuse you of the repairs that need done and file claims for you or the insurance to pay. Never have I ever had this happened and I've rented dozens of times. Very annoyed.
2.0
Nice house but needs some repairs
We love the layout of the Shell house and all that it had to offer. We picked it based on its size and location. When we arrived we were told to text with any questions or concerns. We noticed immediately that the house was in need of some repairs but we are not picky. The first was that the leak shower in the master bathroom. It had a terrible loud flowing drip that could be heard all the way in the living room. When I texted the owners about it they were already aware from last person's stay and said they couldn't get anyone out until later that week. I was very understanding even though the loud drip kept me up at night and was annoying. We also had issues with our master bathroom light not coming on correctly. I dont like that we weren't informed of these issues ahead of time. The pool was nice even though it is much smaller than it looks in the pictures. After our stay I was informed of a claim they that was filed by them through Vrbo that we had apparently damaged the screen door latch. This latch was already broken when we stayed there. The screws had fallen out as it is a very old latch. The latch kit costs very little at home depot to repair (we are very aware of these repairs as my husband does remodels) and yet they filed a claim for a ridiculous amount !! They have several people going in and out of that door including the pool cleaner and yard cleaners and yet we were blamed. Also, the yard service came at 8am the day we were checking out and were trimming trees as we packed up our car getting debree everywhere. Please take pictures of everything you see upon arrival because these owners will accuse you of the repairs that need done and file claims for you or the insurance to pay. Never have I ever had this happened and I've rented dozens of times. Very annoyed.
5.0
A great place to stay!
We had such a great time at the Shell House (Memory Lane Home).
Christina and her husband were very welcoming and checked in when we arrived.
Everything was clean, rooms were perfect, pool and lounge area outside were a perfect treat!
Nothing but great things to say!
Can’t wait to visit again!
5.0
Beautiful home conveniently located to Anna Maria Island. Nice pool and lanai area. Perfect for relaxing after a night with the ladies enjoying my daughter’s bachelorette celebration. Owners were wonderful. Highly recommend!
5.0
Bachelorette weekend!
Beautiful home conveniently located to Anna Maria Island. Nice pool and lanai area. Perfect for relaxing after a night with the ladies enjoying my daughter’s bachelorette celebration. Owners were wonderful. Highly recommend!
4.0
Christina was very helpful and responsive any time I had a question leading up to our stay which was quite often :) The house is very spacious and the bedrooms where great sizes! Having a pool right at the house was nice, it is a bit on the smaller size but we still had plenty of fun playing, relaxing and watching tv from in the pool! The drive from the house to the beaches of AMI was not bad at all maybe 15/20 mins depending on what beach you are going to. Overall the house is a good value!
5.0
Great location we enjoyed our stay here and will stay again in the future
5.0
Great location and clean
Great location we enjoyed our stay here and will stay again in the future
5.0
First of all thank you for letting us enjoy your home for a week. It was perfect for our family and dogs. The pool was nice, the house is spaxuousthe location was great
5.0
Great place! 5 minute drive from beach! Clean and was as advertised! Great place to vacation!
4.0
Family Vacation
Christina was very helpful and responsive any time I had a question leading up to our stay which was quite often :) The house is very spacious and the bedrooms where great sizes! Having a pool right at the house was nice, it is a bit on the smaller size but we still had plenty of fun playing, relaxing and watching tv from in the pool! The drive from the house to the beaches of AMI was not bad at all maybe 15/20 mins depending on what beach you are going to. Overall the house is a good value!
5.0
Family Fun Vacation
Great place! 5 minute drive from beach! Clean and was as advertised! Great place to vacation!
5.0
Great place for a family vacation!
First of all thank you for letting us enjoy your home for a week. It was perfect for our family and dogs. The pool was nice, the house is spaxuousthe location was great
3.0
Inside the home was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The pool had not be cleaned and the pool guy never showed up. The pump was not running so the water wasn’t circulating. The outdoor furniture needs to be replaced stained and moldy pillows. If you plan on getting any sleep bring ear plugs it’s is located on a very busy and noisy road
3.0
She’ll House
Inside the home was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The pool had not be cleaned and the pool guy never showed up. The pump was not running so the water wasn’t circulating. The outdoor furniture needs to be replaced stained and moldy pillows. If you plan on getting any sleep bring ear plugs it’s is located on a very busy and noisy road
4.0
Not bad for the money.
We had a few issues with the house but the owners were very responsive and apologetic. Overall a good experience but it appears that the property manager is dropping the ball on some things.
5.0
Great family trip!
We had a great time at this property! It was clean and a perfect size for our family. The master bedroom was very nice and the shower is amazing! Plenty of closet space! There are 2 living rooms which provided a lot of space for everyone to spread out. The outside area was comfortable and although the pool was not heated we didn’t mind at all! Having the tv outside was an added bonus. The other 2 bedrooms were very comfortable and clean. Note that there are no TVs in either of the rooms. Also, the 2 rooms are on one side of the home and the master is on the other. This was our only challenge as we traveled with a 3 year old and were worried about this. The sliding door to the pool has a heavy lock and is heavy to
Open which was nice for safety. We did bring door knob covers to prevent our toddler from escaping however the safety first covers were snug and therefore the doors could be opened with them. Lastly there was an adequate amount of supplies in the kitchen. Beaches were close and the traffic was minimal if you go early in the am. Plenty of dining options nearby. The road is quite busy and loud but we didn’t mind at all (however we are city folk and used to it!) Overall it was a great place to be! Thank you thank you!
5.0
We had a great time at this property! It was clean and a perfect size for our family. The master bedroom was very nice and the shower is amazing! Plenty of closet space! There are 2 living rooms which provided a lot of space for everyone to spread out. The outside area was comfortable and although the pool was not heated we didn’t mind at all! Having the tv outside was an added bonus. The other 2 bedrooms were very comfortable and clean. Note that there are no TVs in either of the rooms. Also, the 2 rooms are on one side of the home and the master is on the other. This was our only challenge as we traveled with a 3 year old and were worried about this. The sliding door to the pool has a heavy lock and is heavy toOpen which was nice for safety. We did bring door knob covers to prevent our toddler from escaping however the safety first covers were snug and therefore the doors could be opened with them. Lastly there was an adequate amount of supplies in the kitchen. Beaches were close and the traffic was minimal if you go early in the am. Plenty of dining options nearby. The road is quite busy and loud but we didn’t mind at all (however we are city folk and used to it!) Overall it was a great place to be! Thank you thank you!
5.0
Relaxing Beach Getaway
Great location that is close to the beach without being in the middle of the tourist craziness. The pool was a nice plus for enjoying the good weather after spending the first half of the day at the beaches. Easy check-in process, good communication with owners. We felt safe and enjoyed our stay. We went to the area during a busy time so the traffic to the island was often very heavy despite the actual location of the house being a short distance away from the multiple beaches. Overall a great stay & would recommend to others.
5.0
Spacious, quaint home in unique neighborhood
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Shell House. There was lots of room for the 5 kids and 4 adults to spread out-from sleeping to eating to watching tv.
The pool area was great; we were just a bit too early in the season to enjoy being in the pool much. But we had a few movie nights outside on the comfy patio furniture and it was wonderful. For anyone with young kids, there is a heavy-duty lock on the inside of the sliding door to make sure little ones don't go out to the pool unattended (peace of mind is priceless!).
It is a very short drive to the beach if you choose the right time of day to go. The neighborhood makes for a great place to walk with quaint houses that mostly back up to the canals. The garage space to store our sandy beach gear was great and the washer/dryer is there so that you can easily wash up dirty/sandy clothes.
This was an excellent place for us to stay: comfortable, accommodating and roomy. We will be back again!
5.0
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Shell House. There was lots of room for the 5 kids and 4 adults to spread out-from sleeping to eating to watching tv. The pool area was great; we were just a bit too early in the season to enjoy being in the pool much. But we had a few movie nights outside on the comfy patio furniture and it was wonderful. For anyone with young kids, there is a heavy-duty lock on the inside of the sliding door to make sure little ones don't go out to the pool unattended (peace of mind is priceless!). It is a very short drive to the beach if you choose the right time of day to go. The neighborhood makes for a great place to walk with quaint houses that mostly back up to the canals. The garage space to store our sandy beach gear was great and the washer/dryer is there so that you can easily wash up dirty/sandy clothes. This was an excellent place for us to stay: comfortable, accommodating and roomy. We will be back again!
4.0
Overall, this is a good property. Close to the beach and in a good neighborhood. We are familiar with the area so we knew there would be traffic noise being located right on Cortez. For those of you not familiar with the area, please understand, Cortez is a very busy road and you WILL hear traffic all day and night (sometimes very loud because loud exhausts are cool, right?! ). The property was clean for the most part. The floors could've been cleaned better (sand and hair in the corners), and you can definitely tell it is a pet friendly property (smell and dog hair). The outside seating area was dirtier than I anticipated, unfortunately. We still sat out there though. The beds are super comfortable and the layout of the house allows for space if needed. If you are like us and have looked at many properties, most with a heated pool, know this is NOT one of them. Also, ignore the reviews that reference grilling...there is no grill. Also, we had to buy our own TP and there were only 2 kitchen trash bags for a Sun-Sat stay (very unusual for a vrbo rental). Communication with owners via text was very prompt though so she got back with me quickly, even if the answer was not what I wanted to hear.
4.0
Comfortable and Close to the Beach
Overall, this is a good property. Close to the beach and in a good neighborhood. We are familiar with the area so we knew there would be traffic noise being located right on Cortez. For those of you not familiar with the area, please understand, Cortez is a very busy road and you WILL hear traffic all day and night (sometimes very loud because loud exhausts are cool, right?! 😉). The property was clean for the most part. The floors could've been cleaned better (sand and hair in the corners), and you can definitely tell it is a pet friendly property (smell and dog hair). The outside seating area was dirtier than I anticipated, unfortunately. We still sat out there though. The beds are super comfortable and the layout of the house allows for space if needed. If you are like us and have looked at many properties, most with a heated pool, know this is NOT one of them. Also, ignore the reviews that reference grilling...there is no grill. Also, we had to buy our own TP and there were only 2 kitchen trash bags for a Sun-Sat stay (very unusual for a vrbo rental). Communication with owners via text was very prompt though so she got back with me quickly, even if the answer was not what I wanted to hear. 🙂
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cortez?
The average price for a rental in Cortez is R 4,713 per night. This rental is R 244 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Shell House 🐚 Near Beach 🏝 Screened In Private Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Shell House 🐚 Near Beach 🏝 Screened In Private Pool. Enjoy the water!
Is The Shell House 🐚 Near Beach 🏝 Screened In Private Pool pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Shell House 🐚 Near Beach 🏝 Screened In Private Pool?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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