The house smelled so badly it stopped us in our tracks. We tried to air out but no avail. Airplane went right over the house. Not a good time

The house smelled so badly it stopped us in our tracks. We tried to air out but no avail. Airplane went right over the house. Not a good time

Clean. Nicely decorated! Recommend this home as long as you don’t mind the distance to the beach GREAT for writers, artists etc. relaxation and peace sums it up!

Clean. Nicely decorated! Recommend this home as long as you don’t mind the distance to the beach GREAT for writers, artists etc. relaxation and peace sums it up!

Our family had a great time. The amenities were on point. Unfortunately we tore the out drive off our boat on an unmarked crab trap in the canal to the property. I would just give others a heads up when bring their boats.

This house was very nice. Great location, quiet area, and close to restaurants and beaches. We would stay there again.

This house was very nice. Great location, quiet area, and close to restaurants and beaches. We would stay there again.

Property is well kept and nice to be on the water. A couple ceiling fans and half bath are a hazard if you are over 6 foot tall. Internet was fast as me and my son both logged in to work and class without any issues. The TV was a little difficult to work but we eventually figured it out. The breezeway was very nice with the garage door open. It is near the airport, but with the air conditioner running, I was not bothered by the noise. Overall, a nice place to stay. It's 10 miles from Anna Maria island and beaches and close to town. Much less expensive that staying on the island.

Property is well kept and nice to be on the water. A couple ceiling fans and half bath are a hazard if you are over 6 foot tall. Internet was fast as me and my son both logged in to work and class without any issues. The TV was a little difficult to work but we eventually figured it out. The breezeway was very nice with the garage door open. It is near the airport, but with the air conditioner running, I was not bothered by the noise. Overall, a nice place to stay. It's 10 miles from Anna Maria island and beaches and close to town. Much less expensive that staying on the island.

We arrived Monday just prior to dusk. First impressions of the rental were great. But upon opening the front door we were smacked right in the face with a hideous stench. It came real close to being what I'd call toxic. We opened the place up to air out and went to the store after deodorizers. The worst came later when we went to bed, all the linens and pillows were inundated with the stench. By midnight I'd already decided we needed to vacate in the morning. And at 1:30 my wife said to me for the third time since going to bed, "this place stinks." Before giving up altogether I called Justin who had handled our arrangements and he sent over two women to clean up a bit and launder some of the linens. It helped and we decided to stick it out. The next morning I went looking for the cause and it seemed to be emanating from a locked closet in the garage. By Saturday after four days of airing out with the windows open, the living area seemed to be good but the garage and screened area still stunk. I texted Justin numerous times but never heard back from him. We left this morning and just a few minutes ago my wife brought her hanging clothes in for me to smell, they were inundated with the stench from that house. If it weren't for the nauseating odor and also the filthy tile that kept my bare feet black I'd say the place was great but that's just not the case. We'd actually like to return if the place was clean and odorless. Also, I fish and this place was advertised as having an outside cleaning station, there was no hose or water and the table was literally two foot tall; can't say I've ever seen another like it. The master bedroom is more of a sleeping porch and is quite noisy with the house's proximity to the city and International Airport. It's also quite bright in the morning so bring your nose plugs, ear plugs and sleeping mask.

We arrived Monday just prior to dusk. First impressions of the rental were great. But upon opening the front door we were smacked right in the face with a hideous stench. It came real close to being what I'd call toxic. We opened the place up to air out and went to the store after deodorizers. The worst came later when we went to bed, all the linens and pillows were inundated with the stench. By midnight I'd already decided we needed to vacate in the morning. And at 1:30 my wife said to me for the third time since going to bed, "this place stinks." Before giving up altogether I called Justin who had handled our arrangements and he sent over two women to clean up a bit and launder some of the linens. It helped and we decided to stick it out. The next morning I went looking for the cause and it seemed to be emanating from a locked closet in the garage. By Saturday after four days of airing out with the windows open, the living area seemed to be good but the garage and screened area still stunk. I texted Justin numerous times but never heard back from him. We left this morning and just a few minutes ago my wife brought her hanging clothes in for me to smell, they were inundated with the stench from that house. If it weren't for the nauseating odor and also the filthy tile that kept my bare feet black I'd say the place was great but that's just not the case. We'd actually like to return if the place was clean and odorless. Also, I fish and this place was advertised as having an outside cleaning station, there was no hose or water and the table was literally two foot tall; can't say I've ever seen another like it. The master bedroom is more of a sleeping porch and is quite noisy with the house's proximity to the city and International Airport. It's also quite bright in the morning so bring your nose plugs, ear plugs and sleeping mask.

My family and I enjoyed our stay here over the long weekend. My father-in-law spent the majority of the time fishing in the backyard (which was perfect for him!) and kitchen was spacious enough for my mother-in-law and I to cook together and not be in each other’s way :). We also loved the size of the garage/porch and despite the heat, managed to hang out there a bit as well! The only parts that we didn’t like from our stay was the cleanliness of the floor and the dust buildup on the vent in the bathroom. The buttons to choose ice/water on the refrigerator was broken but we figured out how to get the ice from the icemaker and place it into a bin in the freezer. Not a vacation ruiner though! Overall, the place was great and would be willing to stay again!

My family and I enjoyed our stay here over the long weekend. My father-in-law spent the majority of the time fishing in the backyard (which was perfect for him!) and kitchen was spacious enough for my mother-in-law and I to cook together and not be in each other’s way :). We also loved the size of the garage/porch and despite the heat, managed to hang out there a bit as well!The only parts that we didn’t like from our stay was the cleanliness of the floor and the dust buildup on the vent in the bathroom. The buttons to choose ice/water on the refrigerator was broken but we figured out how to get the ice from the icemaker and place it into a bin in the freezer. Not a vacation ruiner though!Overall, the place was great and would be willing to stay again!

It is a good place. The only problem that I had was, when I pay for the house I got a massage that those days were taken. To my surprise I got an email later saying that everything went through.

It is a good place. The only problem that I had was, when I pay for the house I got a massage that those days were taken. To my surprise I got an email later saying that everything went through.

Will do it again

Will do it again

Very clean, comfortable house. It was tastefully decorated and had everything you need. We did not use a boat but would have been very nice to visit the islands. Nothing for teens to walk to but fishing in the canal very was fun when we were not exploring the beaches and snorkeling(try tower 5 around the rocks past the jetty) . Island Pearl Excursions sand bar tour was amazing too! We swam near manatee on Beer Can Island! If you love water and nature you want regret it.

The house as well appointed and decorated beautifully. The back deck and boat dock were my highlights. Waters Edge is the perfect little getaway and at a good location. We will be staying there again soon hopefully. The communication with the property manager went smoothly. All of our questions and requests were always addressed immediately.

The home is clean and inviting. Close to restaurants, and stores. Perfect place to bring your boat! We can’t wait to come back!

We absolutely loved this place! It is clean and beautifully decorated! Loved having our own boat dock

Fantastic location. Great bay access to both Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key

Cozy.

Great location for economical cost - close to beaches and multitudes of restaurants in the area. Boat owners would love this place with the private boat dock. Neighbors are kind and helpful. I highly recommend this location for a couple or small family. Loved it. Mary and John

The house is very clean and well appointed. The outdoor space is lovely. We particularly enjoyed being able to let our little dog nose around the back as the area is well contained with fencing and walls. The street is a cul-de-sac, no through traffic. The neighborhood is quiet and very well-kept. The neighbors were friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much !

We arrived late Friday but it was an easy way in and all instructions were easy to follow. The house was extremely clean and beautiful. It was nicely decorated and the view in the back was relaxing. We enjoy the time in this property. We book this property to get away for a couple of days and we are happy that we selected this property. The only complain is that we tried to contact the property manager for a late check out and we never got a call back. The remote controls batteries for the TV's had to be replaced as they were all non operational. To is little things but the overall experience was great and we accomplished our goal to have some much needed rest.

This home is centrally located. Quick drive to St Armands Circle, Long Boat Key and Anna Maria Island. Lots of great restaurants and shopping nearby. We launched our boat about 10 minutes away at Centennial Park and it was so convenient keeping it in the canal right at the house with easy access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. Beautiful clear waters, white sand beaches and shelling were so relaxing. A quick evening cruise to the end of the canal gave us gorgeous views of the sunsets! The home is very tastefully decorated with a cute tropical theme, updated kitchen and appliances. Very comfortable, and well appointed with lots of amenities. A great place to stay. We totally enjoyed the home and our vacation and look forward to going back!

Nicely decorated and comfortable house. It was exactly what we were looking for. Being on the canal and having the boat docked and ready to go everyday made for a great vacation. Plenty of room to for more guests. Looking forward to staying here again.

We loved the home! Very spacious for our family of 4. We brought our boat down for our few days in Bradenton, and this home was ideal for our stay. We put the boat in at the state park a few miles down the road (spacious parking area and no charge). The home was very clean. Beautiful, updated kitchen, nice laundry/garage/sunroom/patio area. Nice landscaping, and Wifi was a nice amenity. I can't think of anything this home didn't have to make us feel right at home.

Really enjoyed this house. It had everything we needed and was very clean. Outdoor area is nice and we enjoyed the screened sitting area when it was raining. Owner was accommodating when we needed a last minute late checkout. Definitely recommend

The house was a great location and Justin was great to work with! Everything was clean and very comfortable.

We had a wonderful time at The Water’s Edge. The home is nicely decorated, cozy, and welcoming. We brought our boat, and spent our time fishing, snorkeling, tubing and enjoying being on the water. This is the perfect place for a boating family! Being able to dock the boat right outside the home was amazing, and made our time so enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back to The Water’s Edge.