Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w\/Pool & Boat Dock
About this house rental
Nestled in Cortez, this lovely house for R 4,614 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Enjoy an island escape right here in the States at ‘Caribbean Retreat,’ a breezy Bradenton vacation rental on Palma Sola Bay. For some peace among the palms, look no further than the canalfront backyard boasting a brand new, color-lit pool and furnished deck. Experience coastal living from the comfort of home or venture 3 miles out to Bradenton Beach for a change of shoreline. Also minutes from this 3-bedroom, 2-bath abode is Anna Maria Island, home to beautiful beaches and unique boutiques! -- THE PROPERTY -- Newly Remodeled | Outdoor Oasis | Dock Access | Family Friendly | 6 Minutes to Beach With a full kitchen and spacious living area, along with a private pool deck to soak up some sun and a screened porch for when you’re needing some shade, this professionally designed 1,900-square-foot home is the perfect host for your family's next beach getaway! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin XL Beds (or Queen Bed - connector provided) POOL DECK: Newly-built swimming pool (heated for an additional nightly fee and two days advance notice because it takes two days to heat up, max heat 85 degrees) with light effects (colors change at night), lounge chairs, patio furniture, gas grill, screened lanai, beach chairs, beach towels, sun umbrella INDOOR LIVING: Brand new furnishings, appliances and bathrooms; flat-screen Smart TVs with cable, kitchen table, dining table KITCHEN: Fully equipped, brand new stainless steel appliances, oversized granite peninsula, 6-person breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, toaster, double-door refrigerator w/ icemaker, spices GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, hairdryer, starter toiletries PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- LOCAL HOTSPOTS: Cortez Clam Factory (0.2 miles), Fire & Stone Pizza (0.6 miles), Cortez Kitchen (1.6 miles), Swordfish Grill (1.6 miles), Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina (2.0 miles), Beach House Restaurant (2.7 miles), Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier (2.9 miles), Shore Longboat Key (5.4 miles) BEACHES: Bradenton Beach (2.6 miles), Cortez Beach (3.0 miles), Coquina Beach (4.1 miles), Anna Maria Public Beach (4.9 miles), Manatee Public Beach (4.9 miles), Beer Can Island (5.1 miles), Longboat Key Beach (7.3 miles), Bean Point Beach (8.6 miles) GOLF COURSES: Timber Creek Golf Course (3.0 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (4.2 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (4.4 miles), IMG Academy Golf Club (5.6 miles), Sara Bay Country Club (8.6 miles), River Run Golf Links (10.1 miles), Longboat Key Golf Club (14.6 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Florida Maritime Museum (1.5 miles), IMG Academy (5.2 miles), DeSoto National Memorial Park (6.4 miles), Escape Bradenton (6.7 miles), The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (8.4 miles), Riverwalk (8.7 miles), Manatee Village Historical Park (9.8 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (10.6 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (11.9 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (15.2 miles) HIKING AREAS: Leffis Key (3.9 miles), Neal Preserve (7.3 miles), Robinson Preserve (7.0 miles) AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (11.8 miles), Tampa International Airport (52.0 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 - No pets 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: This property has a strict max occupancy of 6 guests. Groups that exceed 6 will be fined - IMPORTANT: The pool can be heated for an optional nightly fee (up to 85 degrees). Please contact the Guest Contact two days prior to arrival if you wish to utilize the pool. - NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces - NOTE: Absolutely NO events, parties or large gatherings. Guests that violate this rule will be subject to a post-stay fine
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Cortez, FL
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)
3.0
I rarely give negative reviews but I feel it is necessary here. We were disappointed with the overall condition and cleanliness of the unit for what we paid. Furniture is uncomfortable, house was NOT clean. Open first aid kit with wrappers in kitchen cabinet, shower had mold, used napkins and left over food under kitchen trash can, stains on comforter, cigarette wrappers in dining area, cushions on outdoor furniture do not fit furniture and master BR is hot compared to the rest of the house. On a positive note, Kitchen was updated and well stocked and pool was nice. Most likely will not rent again for the $$.
5.0
This is Cortez hidden gem! Loved everything about this place and our stay! Clean, as described and more! Would definitely book again. Thank you for sharing your home with us for a great family vacation!
5.0
Great experience with the rental! Home is clean, cute, and well equipped. The pool was terrific too. Highly recommend it!
5.0
Great pool and easy access to the beach!
5.0
Property was very clean and very spacious. Pool and deck area were great. Very close to beautiful beach areas!
4.0
Very nice stay in a nice, quiet home at a channel in Cortez. We had a great time for 7 days in Dec / Jan. Great time to spend your vacaction. The team was very responsive even when something was missing (thank you so much, Ruth!).
4.0
Very nice stay in a nice, quiet home at a channel in Cortez. We had a great time for 7 days in Dec / Jan. Great time to spend your vacaction. The team was very responsive even when something was missing (thank you so much, Ruth!).
5.0
We had a relaxing extended weekend stay with our teens while playing in the IMG tournament. Very clean home and in a quiet neighborhood. The layout of the home worked perfectly for us & the beautiful pool area was used as often as possible!
5.0
A really good time, clean place...
4.0
There were several of us. We had issues with the plumbing but someone came out.
We would love to rent the property again but we notice they doubled the price to stay. The house is nice but it's not worth double the price
5.0
Great updated house near AMI!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the newly updated property near AMI! My husband, 2 teens, and mother had plenty of room to spread out. We stayed in another property in this neighborhood a few years ago; the neighborhood is quiet and great for walking/running. My husband and son caught many fish off the dock, and we loved the pool! My teen son was happy to find that it had a basketball goal. The kitchen and house were well stocked, even including beach chairs, umbrellas, floats, beach towels, etc. It was easy to get in touch with the property manager when we had a few quick questions. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Great house in quiet residential neighborhood. Private pool. Canal access. Short drive over the drawbridge to beach.
5.0
Convenient to beach
Great house in quiet residential neighborhood. Private pool. Canal access. Short drive over the drawbridge to beach.
3.0
Rental process was easy and smooth. Home is nice with a great pool area, although it is very clear that this is purely a rental property for the owners. The furniture throughout is fairly uncomfortable, including the pool furniture, which consists of some plastic lounge chairs and a very small and upright seating area - no way to lie down and relax. The mattress in the master bedroom is shot and sags badly towards the middle. We were charged to heat the pool, but the property manager refused to heat the pool above 85 degrees (90 is pretty standard for this time of year), so even after being charged the pool was really too cold to use (the weather was cloudy and windy, so not ideal conditions). The kitchen is very nice and well stocked and the property was immaculately clean.
3.0
Nice place with a couple issues
Rental process was easy and smooth. Home is nice with a great pool area, although it is very clear that this is purely a rental property for the owners. The furniture throughout is fairly uncomfortable, including the pool furniture, which consists of some plastic lounge chairs and a very small and upright seating area - no way to lie down and relax. The mattress in the master bedroom is shot and sags badly towards the middle. We were charged to heat the pool, but the property manager refused to heat the pool above 85 degrees (90 is pretty standard for this time of year), so even after being charged the pool was really too cold to use (the weather was cloudy and windy, so not ideal conditions). The kitchen is very nice and well stocked and the property was immaculately clean.
5.0
The house is just as described. The family absolutely loved it!!! I hope the next family vacation this house will be available!!! Thank you
5.0
Quiet and relaxing canal with not much movement.
Very close to Bean point with only a 25 minute boat ride and about the same to Jew Fish Key and Beer Can Island.
Can't wait to do it over as soon as the property becomes available again.
5.0
Love it
The house is just as described. The family absolutely loved it!!! I hope the next family vacation this house will be available!!! Thank you
5.0
The home was beautiful along with the pool. All was very clean. Out of all of the properties we have stayed at this one is the best. Definitely recommend! We did end up leaving a day early tho :)
5.0
What a beautiful place, very clean and spacious and we brought our boat and docked it there
Quiet and relaxing canal with not much movement.
Very close to Bean point with only a 25 minute boat ride and about the same to Jew Fish Key and Beer Can Island.
Can't wait to do it over as soon as the property becomes available again.
5.0
best one yet!!
The home was beautiful along with the pool. All was very clean. Out of all of the properties we have stayed at this one is the best. Definitely recommend! We did end up leaving a day early tho :)
5.0
Very nice accommodations
5.0
Geat stay. Very convenient location
Very nice accommodations
5.0
This was an absolutely lovely place to stay! Clean, bright and modern. The owners provided everything we could need from spices to sunscreen! The pool was amazing and the basketball hoop was an added bonus. The kayak was a breeze to use and the kids really enjoyed going out to the ocean and back. Cortez has great restaurants and AMI is only a short drive away. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Perfect ‘beach’ getaway
This was an absolutely lovely place to stay! Clean, bright and modern. The owners provided everything we could need from spices to sunscreen! The pool was amazing and the basketball hoop was an added bonus. The kayak was a breeze to use and the kids really enjoyed going out to the ocean and back. Cortez has great restaurants and AMI is only a short drive away. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
The house was recently totally remodeled and therefore, very clean and functional. The kitchen was great for cooking (the outdoor grill was great too). The pool area including the screen in area is where we spent most of our time. The neighborhood was very quiet and the place is a great location to bike to the beaches or for convenience to stores.
5.0
Perfect winter getaway place
The house was recently totally remodeled and therefore, very clean and functional. The kitchen was great for cooking (the outdoor grill was great too). The pool area including the screen in area is where we spent most of our time. The neighborhood was very quiet and the place is a great location to bike to the beaches or for convenience to stores.
5.0
Family getaway was just great at this property. Manager was very responsive and the place was spotless. We really enjoyed the water, the pool and the enclosed porch. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Loved everything about this house , location, pool, absolutely everything. We will never forget the fun time we had at this place Thank you
5.0
Waterfront retreat
Family getaway was just great at this property. Manager was very responsive and the place was spotless. We really enjoyed the water, the pool and the enclosed porch. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Amazing
Loved everything about this house , location, pool, absolutely everything.
We will never forget the fun time we had at this place
Thank you 😊
5.0
I need to describe this trip as an “experience”! It was nothing less than stellar. I can’t think of one thing that I would want different. The owners attention to detail for their property made the birthday weekend special.
5.0
I really want to keep this gem a secret!
I need to describe this trip as an “experience”! It was nothing less than stellar. I can’t think of one thing that I would want different. The owners attention to detail for their property made the birthday weekend special.
5.0
Perfect Adults Trips
This property is a gem and we will be booking this home next year or any other time we go down to the area. The house is newly renovated and is absolutely beautiful and so clean. It was perfectly located to the bay which gives you perfect access to Longboat and Anna Maria Island. If you have a boat, this house is perfect. The house has the perfect peaceful JuJu and we had no issues just spening the time there. There was 6 adults and the house was so comfortable with us.
Something that was not listed on the info for the house, is that the house is FULLY stocked with everything you need. Beach towels, Beach chairs, and Umbrellas. There is a regular coffee maker as this was something we were wondering and so we brought ground coffee. Everything is the kitchen was in perfect condition and so comfortable to cook in as we did most meals. My only wish, is that rental homes near the beach would have a small deep freezer in the garage for guest to potentially keep bags of ice. Having a boat and spending the day on the way, would have been awesome!
This house was truly perfect and we cant wait to return again.. still without kids! ;-)
4.0
4107 Coconut Terrace
Great house, very clean, pool was nice.
5.0
Canal front perfection
We were looking for something close to Anna Maria but also really convenient to groceries and other shopping and this fit the bill! Roomy, REMODELED TOP TO BOTTOM, beautifully decorated and furnished with everything under the sun it was perfect ! The pool was wonderful and the screen porch perfect for birdwatching and late night wine sampling’s. We loved it!!
5.0
Awesome property!
Clean, neat and minimalistic. Love the house and of course the pool!!!
5.0
Great stay
Everything as described perfect for our stay
5.0
great
Enjoyed our stay. Our contact person Ruth was so nice and very helpful. Look forward to visiting again.
It's a keeper.
5.0
Beautiful
This was a great place to stay. Very clean
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cortez?
The average price for a rental in Cortez is R 4,995 per night. This rental is R 381 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w\/Pool & Boat Dock. 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 Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w\/Pool & Boat Dock. Enjoy the water!
Is Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w\/Pool & Boat Dock pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Canalfront ‘Caribbean Retreat’ w\/Pool & Boat Dock?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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