⚓Private Waterfront Retreat with Heated Pool, Spa, Games & Sunset Views⚓

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Large pool with spa, sunset view
Master Bathroom
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On-suite Bathroom To Bedroom Two
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9.6Outstanding
(62 Ratings)
"Nice large older house for our family of 15 in a nice neighborhood. Spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds. Convenient location with lots of seating inside and out. Loved the porch swing overlooking ..."
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(62 Ratings)

House in Bradenton, FL

19 guests · 8 bedrooms · 6 baths

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About this house rental

Welcome to "The Plantation House"!
⚓Short drive to the World Class Beaches of Anna Maria Island
⚓Private Enclosed Heated Pool/Spa, Game Room, Boat Dock, & more!
⚓ Walk to the Palma Sola Causeway/ Jet Ski Rentals, Kayak rentals, and Horseback Riding!
⚓Close proximity to Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Tampa
⚓Fully stocked kitchen, Exterior Kitchen & 2 BBQ Grills
⚓High Speed Wifi- Smart Lock for Self Check In
⚓Pool Heat included with rental

Welcome to our one-of-a-kind original Palma Sola Bay home with its spectacular views. This large house oozes old Florida charm with all the modern conveniences you enjoy. The house makes you feel like you have come home the minute you pull onto the circular brick drive and see the welcoming wrap-around porch. The main house greets you with a carved wooden door high ceilings and hardwood floors. With 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full and 2 ½ baths, Living Room, Game Room, TV Room, Dining Room, modern Kitchen with granite countertops, it will become your dream vacation spot. The detached guest suite with private entrance includes 2 additional Bedrooms, full bath with shower, Living Room and Dining area with Kitchenette. Even if you invite all your family plus some friends you will not be crowded. There are beds for 17 and fold-out couch adds 2 more. The house, yard, pool and dock area are large enough for everyone to be comfortable. Your own private retreat, this property encompasses over one acre and boasts 170 ft. of water frontage including a private dock. The backyard is a perfect playground for your family framed by native trees and wildlife. Enjoy the screened-in, custom pool and gorgeous views of Palma Sola Bay. Get a glimpse of what the original Florida was like while swinging on the porch swing surrounded by towering Banyan trees, waterside Mangroves and tropical landscaping. Watch the fish jump, porpoises and manatees swim and the birds fly in and out. Experience the beauty of our sunrises and sunsets. All the privacy you want, but only minutes to the white sands and blue waters of Holmes Beach, Anna Marie Island, Bradenton Beach and many more. Easy walking distance to the Holmes Beach Causeway, grocery stores and public transportation. Fish from the private dock that extends over 100 feet out into the Bay. Clean your catch on the aluminum fish cleaning table. Bring your kayaks and paddle boards, or put your boat in the water on one of the Causeway boat ramps and anchor it at the private dock. If you dont mind a little seaweed, there is even a small private beach area. Tired of the crowded beaches watch the kids swim in the heated, oversized pool while you relax in the bubbling water of the raised spa or lounge on the comfortable poolside furniture. The 1/2 pool bath adds to the ease of being outside. Little too much sun? cool off in the large Game Room -- its not just for the kids! Have family competitions on the arcade games --Supercade MultiGame, Multicade, Super Bikes 2, Foosball table, pool table, board and card games. Cool your thirst with a cold beverage from the convenient snack area or enjoy your favorite shows on the 55inch HD Smart TV.
The modern kitchen has plenty of counter space for more than one chef and everything you will need to prepare gourmet meals. The all new stainless-steel appliances make cooking a breeze. A large pantry completes the kitchen with lots of storage space. Dining in -- the large dining room table comfortably seats ten with additional seating for four.
Rather enjoy the Florida weather? Fire up the grill in the outdoor kitchen! Every Master grillers dream -- a 36inch FireKing grill, separate side burner, granite countertops, sink, drawer refrigerator, separate beverage cooler, storage and lots of prep space. Your audience can sip a beverage at the bar while they watch you cook. When your masterpiece is complete there is seating for ten and more in the screened in lanai.
The house is a blend of the old and new, we have added modern conveniences while maintaining the uniqueness of the older home. The downstairs master bedroom is vast high ceilings, king size bed, sitting area with 55inch TV, makeup table or desk, double doors to the porch with the gorgeous views of the Bay, private bath with double shower heads, double sinks and garden tub. The tub is surrounded by large bay windows overlooking the Bay. Motorized shades have been added for your privacy. It is the perfect place for some me time.
The TV Room with a carved wooden door can be a retreat from the noise and commotion of the rest of the house with a 65 inch HD Smart TV. It has comfortable recliners and a comfortable fold-out Queen sleeper couch that can double as a 6th Bedroom in the main house. The Living Room is a sitting room for relaxing and viewing the Bay through the double glass doors that open onto the porch. A half bath off the Living Room completes the downstairs.
The additional 4 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths and Laundry Room are Upstairs. Bedroom #2 is en-suite featuring a claw foot tub, King size bed and walk-in closet. Bedroom #3 has two twin beds, built-in shelves and storage benches with a view of the Bay and walk-in closet. Bedroom #4 has a King bed, built-in shelves and storage benches overlooking the Bay with a walk-in closet. Bedroom #5 has two Queen beds and overlooks the Bay. Bathroom #3 has double sinks featuring a pocket door that separates the sinks from the toilet and shower Bathroom #4 has double sinks, toilet and tub with shower.
Need even more room, give the young adults their own space or want your own private place to get away from it all? The completely remodeled Guest House is your answer. Make your morning coffee in the Kitchenette, sit on the balcony overlooking the Bay. Enjoy some quiet time. Inside there is seating for four and more at the Dining Room table which looks out over the Bay. The Living Room features another set of double glass doors overlooking the Bay with comfortable seating and 55inch Smart TV. Bedroom #1 has a full bunk bed on the bottom and twin bunk on the top. Bedroom #2 features a King size bed. The sparkling bathroom is state-of-the-art -- glass shower with rain shower head, all new fixtures and lots of storage space.

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 2 - King Bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 4 - King Bed
Bedroom 5 - 2 Queen Beds
Main House Living Room - Sleeper Sofa
Guest House Bedroom 1 - King Bed
Guest House Bedroom 2 - Twin over Full Bunk Bed

**Ask for more details about heating the pool and spa**
*Pets NOT allowed.
*​​​​​​​Pool heat included with the rental rate.
*Pool heaters in private homes are locked for your safety and controls must not be tampered with as they are monitored by the pool company. 85° is the highest heat temperature setting. Pool temperatures will probably stay around 76° during the winter months. Please note if cold days occur, water temperatures will drop and may take longer to heat.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Parking Available
Private pool access
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Waterfront
Bath or shower
Outdoor Cooking
Sofa bed
Family friendly
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Desk
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(62 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Nice large older house for our family of 15 in a nice neighborhood. Spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds. Convenient location with lots of seating inside and out. Loved the porch swing overlooking the water and large backyard for games. We were able to dock the boat but the electrical outlet at the end of the dock did not work for charging the battery. Bring 2 long extension cords if you plan on using. We were able to park the boat trailer in front of 3rd garage even though initially they said there wasn't room but later said there was. Having the boat there was a huge asset.The kitchen was well stocked except for dishwasher detergent. Lots of storage/ pantry space.Both drip and Kuerig coffee pots. Three refrigerators. One in kitchen and a small one on back porch and in apartment. Only one small microwave, none in apartment. The apartment was great and really cute for our family of 4.We only had 2 problems that the management company responded quickly to. There were not enough towels for the bathrooms, pool or kitchen for 15 people for a week and they brought extra. Also 2 of the 3 airconditioners in the main house quit cooling and they sent a repair person quickly. It was just a clogged drain thank goodness. The rental company was very good about checking on us and following up.The house is in need of some minor repairs and deep cleaning but overall is a great home that was perfect for our family. We'd highly recommend it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Beautiful! Everything was awesome! Didn't want to leave. Thank you for the wonderful amenities!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Enjoyed our stay with a family of 14.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
We really enjoyed the location of the property and being right on the water. Unfortunately, the condition of the home did not match what we expected from the listing or the price we paid.When we arrived at check-in, the pool was very dirty and had algae throughout it. The pool was one of the main reasons we booked this property, so it was disappointing to lose about a day and a half of swim time while that was being addressed. There was also a strong musky/musty smell throughout both the main house and guest cottage. The host was responsive and did try to help resolve the issues, which we appreciated, but the smell never fully went away during our stay.There were also several maintenance items that did not appear to be working properly, including the dock lights. Overall, while the setting and location were great, we were disappointed with the condition of the property compared to what was advertised.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ⚓Private Waterfront Retreat with Heated Pool, Spa, Games & Sunset Views⚓. 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 ⚓Private Waterfront Retreat with Heated Pool, Spa, Games & Sunset Views⚓. Enjoy the water!

Is ⚓Private Waterfront Retreat with Heated Pool, Spa, Games & Sunset Views⚓ pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at ⚓Private Waterfront Retreat with Heated Pool, Spa, Games & Sunset Views⚓?

We found 39 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, pool, and non-smoking.


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