Welcome to Your Waterfront Florida Cottage

This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage also has additonal sleeping in the sleeper sofa in the Florida Room.

Relax by the canal, lounge in the pool, and enjoy a peaceful Old Florida escape. This cozy 1950s cottage offers two living areas, a spacious Florida room overlooking the water, and plenty of amenities for families, couples, and remote workers.
________________________________________

Highlights:

• Perfect for couples, families, or remote work getaways
• Waterfront setting with private dock (fishing allowed)
• Primary bedroom with a king size bed
• High speed Wi Fi (Netgear router)
• Pool + putting green
• 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
• Keyless entry for easy, secure access
• Beach gear provided (chairs, towels, umbrella, cart, toys)
• Dedicated workspace with docking station, monitor, and laptop stand
• Family friendly: highchair, pack & play (with sheets), toddler utensils, baby gate
• No pets allowed
________________________________________

Location Perks:

• 10 miles to award winning Anna Maria Island beaches
• 7 miles to IMG Academy
• 11 miles to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
• 2 miles to Pittsburgh Pirates training camp
• 1.8 miles to the closest golf course
• 0.5 miles to the Riverwalk expansion (3 miles long)
• 0.25 miles to 3 Keys Brewery (walkable)
• 1.5 miles to Michael John’s French American Steakhouse
• 2 miles to downtown Bradenton
• 30 minutes to Siesta Key, St. Pete Beach, and downtown St. Petersburg
• 45–50 minutes to Tampa Airport
________________________________________

The Space:

This vintage 1950s cottage sits in a quiet, historic Bradenton neighborhood. Enjoy peaceful mornings by the water and evenings watching boats on the river. The home includes:
• Open floor plan with two living areas
• Large dining space
• Fully equipped kitchen with coffee starters
• Spacious Florida room overlooking the canal and dock
• Queen sleeper sofa in the Florida room (can be closed off for privacy)
• Second bedroom with full bed + twin bed + twin trundle
• Outdoor shower for easy beach and pool rinse off
• Games for all ages, including ping pong and life size Jenga
• Propane grill
• Alarm/chime on doors for child safety
• Fenced backyard separating patio from pool and canal
________________________________________

Canal Access & Safety Notes:

• Canal home on the Manatee River with Gulf access
• No boat docking or boat lift use allowed
• No diving in the pool or canal
• No animals in the pool (strict $150 fine + damages)
• Always supervise children near water
• Pool safety rules enforced (no glass, running, jumping, or standing on edges)
• Additional locks and alarms on doors for child safety
• Security cameras around the front and back of house. Camera overlooking canal.
________________________________________

Guest Info:

• Keyless entry with personalized code provided before arrival
• Entire home available except garage and two locked closets
• Hosts available via phone or platform messaging for questions or recommendations
• Beach parking fills up after 11am during peak season — arrive early