10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf Getaway
Karen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cortez, FL
- Historic Bridge Street Pier3 min drive
- Cortez Beach3 min drive
- Coquina Beach6 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.
The Blue Heron… a newly remodeled charming studio apartment in the historic fishing village of Cortez. Minutes to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and adventure! Many amenities within walking distance. Also many modes of free public transportation. Apartment is completely self-contained with a private entrance, outside lounge area, and parking at the door. Walk to the beach , shopping, convenient store. Bike and golf cart rentals along with bait shops and jet ski , kayaking, boat rentals and fishing charters.
Property manager
Hazel Petree
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Cortez
Located in Cortez, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Cortez, FL
What's nearby
- Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
- Manatee Public Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wicked Cantina - 2 min drive
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 3 min drive
- Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 2 min drive
- Seafood Shack - 8 min walk
- Island Time Bar And Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lynn J.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Lynn J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie V.
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly convenient & relaxing!
Laurie V.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zach T.
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Zach T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
terrie o.
26 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
terrie o.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
ken h.
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Parents
ken h.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liane and Craig E.
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quivk 2 day stay
Liane and Craig E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heidi M.
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Heidi M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
richard b.
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
richard b.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Patrick C.
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Quiet and great location
Patrick C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kent P.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Kent P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth H., CLEVELAND
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Kenneth H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly W.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away!
Molly W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colleen A.
16 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Colleen A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shanda
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shanda
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah E.
14 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
Sarah E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott T.
13 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Place - Well designed
Scott T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff P.
22 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great get away exactly what my husband and I were looking for. 10/10 wonderful host. Thank u
Jeff P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything!
Tim B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darrell H.
23 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place!
Darrell H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rachel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
John C.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tonja K.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot
Tonja K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dottie M.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Dottie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Hazel Petree
Your host Hazel is a third generation Cortezian, who along with her husband Steve, raised two sons in this home. Her family is one of the families who founded the fishing village of Cortez in the late 1800s.
Why they chose this property
Quiet location close to beaches and other amenities. No need for a car while vacationing as there are many restaurants, shopping, and activities within walking distance. There is also free transportation in the form of the Island trolley as well as the monkey bus.
What makes this property unique
Enjoy your own private outside relaxation area.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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