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Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets

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100 ft dock for fishing 100 yards from back door of cottage.
100ft Dock for guests to enjoy.
Front of cottage
Tiki hut at waters edge for guest enjoyment.
Living Room with view into Separate Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Palmetto, FL
  • Riverwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • LECOM Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • IMG Academy
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets

Snead Island is surrounded by the Manatee River & Tampa Bay & connected to the city of Palmetto by a small bridge. Fish for sea bass, snapper, snook & grouper in the river as well as in the Tampa Bay & Gulf of Mexico.

This adorable Snead Island cottage is nestled on 2 beautiful acres of majestic oaks, orange trees & coconut palms at the opening of the Tampa Bay. The front yard has beautiful southern Oak trees. Newly furnished with very clean & comfortable bedrooms, living room, dining room, newly remodeled full kitchen with granite counters, attached laundry room & a screened, enclosed veranda. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and back entrance is wheelchair accessible. Continue down the shell drive 250 ft from your back door onto a 100 ft dock to lounge, watch for dolphins and enjoy the sun setting on the Manatee River. A 35 foot boat slip is also available for a small additional fee, water & elec provided. Just to the right of the dock, is a small private Tiki and white sand beach, for swimming, kayaking or just relaxing in the lounge chairs, under a beautiful mangrove tree.

The outside world of shopping, grocery stores, malls & waterfront restaurants are all within a 15 minute drive.

Beautiful 365 acre Emerson Point Preserve Beach Park is withing walking or bike riding distance on the island. There are bike trails, nature & birding trails, a canoe & kayak launch, white sandy beaches for swimming, fishing, picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms and a tower climb for an incredible view of the sunshine skyway bridge and gulf of Mexico. Pets on leashes are welcome in the park and on the beach for swimming. A great place to unwind and feel like you've stepped back in time.

Visit Sarasota cultural center, world renowned St. Armand's Circle; less than 1/2 hour to St. Petersburg and the retail shops at Bay Walk; under an hour to the excitement of downtown Tampa: or 1.5 hours to Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal and MGM Studios. Seafood festivals and many other fun activities happen weekly in Palmetto and just across the bridge in Bradenton. We also have an additional lovely property you might be interested in, VRBO. #810385 Waterfront apartment.

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Property manager

Beverley Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 6 total
Please keep your pets on a lead.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palmetto

Located in Palmetto, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Astro Skate and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palmetto, FL

What's nearby

  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • LECOM Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • De Soto National Memorial - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bradenton Yacht Club - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total).

What time is check-in at Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare! Adorable Cottage on Snead Island, Fish Dock,Tiki & Bch 250 ft. away. Pets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Emerson Point Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park. Bradenton Area Convention Center and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and friendly
Very comfortable. The whole time there was so laid back and relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on the Manatee River
Nice property on the Manatee River with a dock and kayaks that are available for free use. Emerson Point Preserve is beautiful with hiking/biking trails and lots of birds. Everyone was very friendly. Lots of dogs on site since the owners rescue dogs.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax to the max
Awesome , relaxing quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay on the Bay
The property was wonderful. A little home away from home feel.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint and private.
Unfortunately the island had been devastated by Hurricane Helene. I am originally from this area, I expected what I saw on the island. With that said, the cottage was perfect for me and my pups! Bev was great to communicate with. I will definitely stay here again! This area is resilient, as it always has been. I will always support locals. I can’t wait to see how beautiful it will be on my next trip
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
The grounds are beautiful. The owners are very nice. Had a great long weekend! They are also very pet friendly too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

merry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hosts!
We had a wonderful time at the cottage on Snead Island! It is certainly the most dog friendly place we have ever stayed. Len, Beverly and Smiley Miley are fabulous hosts and we couldn’t have felt more welcome and at home.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Very quaint and quit place to stay. Able to keep boat dockside, minutes from really great fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful Stay
This place and the owners were so nice. We had the run of the grounds with a beautiful Tiki bar and long extended dock to truly enjoy the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Oasis
My husband and I (plus 2 fur babies) enjoyed a long weekend away in snead island. We used the provided Kayaks and indulged onn the mango tree too. Cottage had all necessary amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March 24
Nice quiet location. Hosts were very friendly. Had a relaxing time.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and relaxing. Our Golden Retriever had the best time playing in the water!!aww will be
Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage!
Awesome little cottage by the water! Host was wonderful!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Vacation
Private beach, fishing pier and kayaking. If you are looking to unwind and relax, this is the vacation spot for you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
This is a great location.... the beach themed cottage is perfect.. very clean! If you love to fish or just enjoy being by the water this is the place. Bev is a welcoming hostess. This is my second stay and I will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snead island cottage
Overall a great stay, Bev and Len are super people - very sincere, helpful and casual and add a big bonus to the stay. If you have a four legged family member (or not) this is the place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Very relaxing week.
Bev and Len are very sweet people. We enjoyed our time at their lovely rental cottage. Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Everything was just as posted. The dock was wonderful and we were able to meet a really nice couple that was there. It is close by to whatever you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NW Ohio Boaters.
Truly enjoyed our stay the the home. Very relaxing and got to visit a lot of great places in the area. Red tide did not bother us even on our swimming and fishing adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing place near the water and hiking
Very convenient to places to go. Lovely dock with sunsets and relaxing. Hiking very close. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Cottage has everything we needed. Loved the screened in front porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teddi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
We loved this property. - peaceful and quiet, wonderful hosts, and beautiful surroundings. We really loved enjoying a glass of wine in the “tiki hut”, watching the boats go by. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Getaway
This property was everything that I expected and I had a wonderful time. The Hosts were very, very friendly as well. Everything in the property listing was accurate, the scenery was wonderful and the Cottage was perfect (and in a perfect location for me). I needed some time away from my regular day-to-day activities and this gave me a place to simply relax and enjoy all that the gulf coast of Florida has to offer. Thanks for your hospitality! I would definitely wish to stay at this property again either later this year or next Spring!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Trip to Snead Island
The location is fabulous. It is a short walk on the property to the water's edge where there is a dock and a tiki to relax in. It was our go to place for wine at night. There is a preserve near by that is perfect for people and dogs. There are great walking trails, even in the shade, which is perfect for a dog in the summer heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Amenities, communication
we were close to our daughter and
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best ever.
Great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beverley Smith

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Bev has been a Florida resident for 40 year. They both love the area, know it well and are happy to share their knowledge with travelers to our sunny state. Len, inventor of The Tundra Buggy, resided in Manitoba Canada most of his life. He used his invention to take many people on expeditions to view and photograph Polar Bears. Bev is one of the founders and the current President of Everglades Angels Dog Rescue, an all volunteer charity that rehabilitates and homes abandoned and abused dogs, rescued in the Everglades regions of Florida.

Why they chose this property

Snead Island is a wonderful place for living as well as vacationing. Very friendly small town feel in beautiful surroundings. The entire Island including Emerson Park Preserve is also very pet friendly.

What makes this property unique

Swimming, kayaking, boating, Emerson Point Nature Preserve with many walking trails and swimming, fishing, bait shop on the island, yacht club available for one month trial membership to our guests considering joining the club, which includes use of the pool and all facilities including a boat launch. Snead Island is old florida at it's best. Such a relaxing atmosphere.

Languages:

English

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