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65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Smart TV, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks

Location, location, location!
AMI Beach + Bay Home with $150,000 Pool - Cortez Beach Retreat "Views Over the Water" duplex upstairs unit
• 65 steps to Cortez Beach + 7 miles of white Anna Maria Island sand!
• $150,000 new large, heated pool with salt-water, spillover spa, sitting shelf, and built-in umbrellas.
• Gulf of Mexico + Beach + Bay Views from inside home.
• New deck overlooking pool + sliding glass doors onto it.
• Paddleboard + Kayak for either Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Bay.
• 3 blocks North to Bridge Street restaurants, bars, pier, and shopping (downtown Bradenton Beach) + listen to the Bell Tower Clock ringing on each hour –
live music on the weekends!
• Ping pong table.
• New quartz countertops, new over-range microwave, new king bed, new washer and dryer and closet, and new plank flooring,.
• Cortez Beach close on shortest AMI block connecting the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• Jetty on Gulf of Mexico Jetty straight across beach with awesome views + sunsets + fishing.
• Put our Paddleboard + Kayak directly onto Sarasota Bay or the Gulf of Mexico to paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish/Goliath Key, or wherever else you can around AMI!
• Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or Bridge Street.
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• New paver path to street and enlarging backyard play area along with outdoor shower.
• Watch the mainland thunderstorms over the intercoastal Sarasota Bay.
• Grill outdoor next to pool.
• Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south connected to Cortez Beach!
• Coquina Baywalk on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south
• Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat/jet ski/kayak/paddleboard ride away.
• Unlike bay homes further north on AMI, Gulf of Mexico water currents through Longboat Pass provide lack of decay so there are no foul smells.
• Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games.
• Boat Slip 6 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina - https://bradentonbeachmarina.com/boat-storage/
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• First floor of duplex Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" is also available for reunions or weddings at www.vrbo.com/1920259

Sleeping arrangements:
• Master Bedroom - King bed, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, satellite TV, dresser, closet
• Family Bedroom - 2 Single beds, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, closet
• Living Room - Queen sleeper sofa with space on ground for an air mattress

Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators.

Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.

Please consider bringing more family/friends to our 14 Florida Beach Homes or 8 Colorado Mountain Lodges or 4 Tennessee Lake/Country Homes on either Vrbo or the other primary platform. The number at the start are the # folks who can stay there:

Anna Maria Island Salt Life!

7 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 2nd floor - "Over the Water"
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920061?dateless=true
6 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 1st floor - "On the Water"
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920035?dateless=true

6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Views" - 2nd floor
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920266?dateless=true
6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - 1st floor
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3774464?dateless=true

8 • Gulf View Retreat - 150 5-stars - 2nd floor
- https://www.Vrbo.com/557191?dateless=true
8 • Pool Side Retreat - 150 5-stars - 1st floor
- https://www.Vrbo.com/614098?dateless=true

6 • Bridge Street Pier Beach House
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3795636?dateless=true
4 • Bridge Street Pier Phase Inn
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6 • Bridgeport #202 - Beach View Retreat
- https://www.Vrbo.com/977187?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #203 - Sunset View Retreat
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3772892?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #207 - Beach + Gulf View Retreat
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3772900?dateless=true

3 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit A
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5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit B
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3774456?dateless=true
5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit C
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3774461?dateless=true


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4 • Buffalo Bill Lodge #3- Cottage next to Coal Creek
- https://www.vrbo.com/3774463 ?dateless=true
4• John C. Frémont Lodge #2 - Cottage next to Creek
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3772897?dateless=true
4 • Zebulon Pike Cabin #1 - Cabin next to Creek
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3772891?dateless=true
4 • Lewis & Clark Cabin #6 - Historic Cabin
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10 • Perfect Tennessee Lake House on Watts Barr Lake - Private Boat Ramp, Floating + Fixed Docks, Firepit, unbelievable Views and Fishing!
- https://www.vrbo.com/3036629?dateless=true

7 • Awesome Tennessee River House on Lake Chickamauga - Private Covered Boat Dock, Firepit, and Fishing!
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Rex & Michele Geissler
Golden, Colorado

Property manager

Rex Geissler

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking, vaping, drugs, cannabis home/property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 dog,NO pool area/hair/bed/bark/furniture/scratch

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fabulous for families!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only 2 extra people can visit property daily
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, BRADENTON BEACH

What's nearby

  • Cortez Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Coquina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Coquina Baywalk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Bradenton Beach vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Bridge Street. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Cortez Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Lovely time and the location was amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Loved the location and the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Can’t beat the location - so close to beach and bay. Great pool and hot tub. Comfortable place, had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We absolutely loved staying at this property due to both location and the amazing pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Great location, great backyard, great host
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Location was perfect to everything we needed. We rented the upstairs and friends rented the lower level. We all loved the pool area and how close we were to the beach and Bridge Street. Highly recommended renting with friends or large families!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Everything went great nice quiet street location is perfect to beaches restaurants and shops outdoor pool area was great and host was Quick to respond to any of our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Being able to walk to the beach, see the bay and walk to Bridge Street was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

The views of the beach and the bay were amazing. Just a few short steps to both! The pool was amazing! The house had everything we needed. Love the bed and shower! Rex was great to communicate with about everything and responded promptly. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Clean place, good location. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Great rental expierence. Quick response from Rex on anything needed. Loved the views, close location to stores and beach and pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

So close to everything. The place was spacious. The pool inviting. Steps to the beach. We walked to Bridge Street bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Great visit, well appointed and as advertised. Only negative comment was that kayaks and paddleboards could use some maintenance which was shared with host. Pool and hot tub was great, location is ideal. Would rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here! The location was perfect for walking to the Cortez Beach and Bridge Street shops/restaurants. Coquina Beach was an easy, short drive. The pool was fantastic and my kids really enjoyed it every day. The property was clean, attractive, and plenty of room for our family of 5. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

I took my youngest daughter and three youngest grandchildren for a quick trip to the beach. This house was perfect for us. Awesome pool and quick easy access to the beach. Also easy walk to Bridge Street. Would definitely stay here again. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

We were looking for a pet-friendly property for a quick vacation with our kids. This was perfect for us because of the close proximity to the beach and of course the swimming pool was a bonus. The weather was a perfect 10 while we were there. It was just what our family needed while still being able to practice social distancing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

The location is excellent, so close to the beach and steps from access to the bay. We were able to take advantage of the calm waters of the bay while kayaking and paddle boarding. Then some nice walks and bike rides to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We enjoyed a nice and relaxing time while here. The pool is a shared space with other tenants/renters in the home, but it all worked out nicely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This was a gem!! Pool was fabulous along with the short walk to the beach - so convenient for families!!! All the extras they include are so great - paddle boards, kayaks, wagons, beach chairs.... The house was clean, nicely laid out and having all the amenities of home were great. Would definitely stay at this house again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

We spent a week thoroughly enjoying Anna Maria Island and this place. The location to the beach was perfect: away from the busy road and views of the sunrise and sunset, and super easy access to beach. The pool was a total hit with all of us. Our 18month old grandson couldn't get enough of it. The apartment was clean, fully equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Very close to the beach. Clean, charming. Polônia shared but enough space for 2 families. Hot jacuzzi. We would have liked some complimentary coffee but besides that it was a perfect stay! We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

We really enjoyed our week in paradise on Anna Maria Island. The house is so close to the beach- I could hear the waves crashing. The pool was a great reprieve from the heat of the day. At night, a dip in the hot tub was a must!! You’ll love this place! We did!! Hope to be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10

This is the third year our family stayed in Anna Maria. We chose this home because of the location and amenities. It truly is steps from the beach or the bay and we were able to walk everywhere including Bridge Street for shopping and restaurants. We only got on the free bus once to visit the North end of the island - check out the Sandbar Restaurant if you go! Sunsets and sunrises all week long and the pool and hot tub were perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach. Rex was a great host! Five stars plus one!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay! The location is ideal with a beautiful pool and just a block away from the beach, restaurants and shoppes… Our downstairs neighbors were SO NICE, which was just an added bonus. Having two kids under 5 and two teenagers, the location was absolutely perfect, but might suggest having a baby gate available for use on the deck stairs. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

I came with me family and we loved it. We were in the upstairs half. There was plenty of room for all 6 of us. We saw beautiful sunset and sunrises. Just a short walk to the beach and shopping. The pool is amazing and well worth the stay. We’ll definitely be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020