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

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$100,000 pool in best location 65 steps beach, 40 steps bay, 3 blocks Bridge Str
Beach + Gulf west views from inside home's 2 bedrooms + living room + deck
Sunset from inside home with Lifeguard Tower on Beach
Sunrise over Sarasota Bay from inside home's kitchen + dining room
Cortez Beach with 7 miles of white sand and jetty out into Gulf of Mexico

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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BRADENTON BEACH, FL
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Family Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Bed

Master King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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
https://www.vrbo.com/3981046?dateless=true

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
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3774458?dateless=true
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


Colorado Rocky Mountain High Lodges near Golden and Boulder!

8 • Quartz Mountain Ranch - Best Views in Colorado Front Range behind Boulder Flatirons and historic Golden
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1014860?dateless=true

8 • Love Mountain Ranch - City Lights + Continental Divide Views near Red Rocks Amphitheater
- https://www.Vrbo.com/2244657?dateless=true

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
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3772898?dateless=true


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!
- https://www.vrbo.com/3774454?dateless=true


Rex & Michele Geissler
Golden, Colorado

Property manager

Rex Geissler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fabulous for families!
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Events

No events allowed
Only 2 extra people can visit property daily
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog,NO pool area/hair/bed/bark/furniture/scratch
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping, drugs, cannabis home/property
Not liable for anyone in pool or bay or gulf or jetty or pier or beach, etc.
Quiet Time Hours are 10 pm to 7 am or Manatee County Sheriff will be called. No party/drug/smoking/vaping is allowed.
Dog nails clipped short. Dog not on any furniture or bed. Dog does not bark much + not left alone much + not disturb any neighbor.

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
Note from host: Only 2 extra people can visit property daily
Long-term renters welcome
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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bradenton Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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BRADENTON BEACH, FL

What's nearby

  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cortez Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Coquina Baywalk - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Coquina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk

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 23 kg 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?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Local Staycation

Great pet friendly home directly across from beach. Love the heated pool and renting a golf cart was the perfect way to explore the area. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas break

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

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 Excellent

Krista W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K., Watsontown , PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cortez Beach Retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location, pool, and views

The place was really nice and was bigger than it looked in the pictures! Perfect size for 2 adults and 2 kids. The pool was absolutely amazing- beautiful and hot tub was perfect too. Awesome location 3 houses to the beach and 3 to the bay, making for stunning views no matter where you are in the place. Great location walking distance to many great restaurants! The only thing that could improved is the host communication- had to ask the same question several times and a couple of them never got answered. One question that I asked about if the area had recovered from the hurricane I got a very angry and intimidating voicemail in response basically saying I was stupid for even asking that. Then he sent several messages saying everything was 90% open only for us to get there and it was about 50% open at best. Which was fine I just wish I knew going into it so I could have planned better. His abrasiveness and dodging my other questions almost made me cancel but I’m glad I didn’t because the place more than makes up for it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

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 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

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 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Location was perfect. Steps away from the beach and close to shopping and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

My wife and I now love this area of Florida. We will certainly be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P., Johnston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Sun and fun getaway

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 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

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 Excellent

Trent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time

great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I would stay again

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

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location, awesome pool

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 Excellent

Nancy S., tampa, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay. We will be back

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 Good

Kerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and upper unit

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 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Pool

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 Excellent

Lisa B., Bogart, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and great location

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 Excellent

Jason K., Melbourne, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to beach and bay, beautiful pool, lots to do

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 Excellent

RAQUEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

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 Excellent

Mandy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation spot!’

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 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pool, location, amenities rocked

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 Excellent

Yasmin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful! Charming

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

About the host

Hosted by Rex Geissler

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Growing up in Florida, my wife enjoyed the best of the beaches. It was always a special time to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with family and friends. Michele had heard about the beaches south of Tampa where she grew up but did not experience them until we went to Nokomis Beach and Casey Key. We fell in love with the area. And since my husband is from Colorado and we live on a mountain property named Quartz Mountain Ranch, the island beaches give us an incredible contrast to the mountains.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! Cortez Beach 65 steps away along with Gulf + Sarasota Bay water views + $150,000 pool + Bridge Street 3 blocks away make the best location. The fishing jetty is fabulous.

Languages:

English

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